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    Enkuwentro (en. Encounter)

    /ɛŋkuˈwɛntro/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A situation where there is an opportunity to meet or interact with another person.
    Their encounter marked the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
    Ang kanilang enkuwentro ay naging simula ng isang magandang pagkakaibigan.
    An unexpected confrontation or battle.
    The two groups had an encounter in the middle of the street.
    Nagkaroon ng enkuwentro ang dalawang grupo sa gitna ng daan.

    Etymology

    Adopted from the English word 'encounter'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    encounter in life
    A significant opportunity to meet a person or situation that has a great impact on life.
    enkuwentro sa buhay

    Related Words

    meeting
    The process of discovering or meeting two or more people.
    pagtatagpo
    greeting
    The encounter or meeting of two people at a specific location.
    salubong

    Slang Meanings

    Where an unexpected event occurs
    The encounter in the village caused tension among the residents.
    Ang enkuwentro sa barangay ay nagdulot ng tensyon sa mga residente.
    A meeting or gathering involving an argument
    There’s an encounter at school regarding the discipline policies.
    May enkuwentro sa eskwelahan tungkol sa mga patakaran sa disiplina.
    Clash between people or groups
    There was a clash between gang members on the corner.
    Nagkaroon ng enkuwentro ang mga miyembro ng gang sa kanto.