German word

Treff

Pronunciation

IPA/tʁɛf/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmeeting spot

Example

Wir verabreden uns um acht am Treff.

We're meeting at the meeting spot at eight.

Illustration for Treff (meeting spot)

More examples

Das kleine Café dient als beliebter Treff unter den Nachbarn.

The small café serves as a popular meeting spot among the neighbors.

Core concept

A familiar place where people arrange to meet or gather informally.

Common phrases

  • als Treff dienen

    serve as a meeting spot

  • regelmäßiger Treff

    regular hangout

  • privater Treff

    private hangout

Similar words

Treffpunkt: A specific meeting place identified by a landmark or address.
Verabredung: An arrangement to meet at an agreed time and place.
Treffen: An event where people gather or meet.
Lokal: A business or indoor place for eating, drinking, and talking.

Definition in German

Kurzform für Treffpunkt; bezeichnet den Ort einer Verabredung oder eines informellen Zusammentreffens.

Word origin

Treff is a shortened form of Treffpunkt, built from the verb treffen ('meet') and Punkt ('point').

Usage tips

  • Treff is masculine, so standard phrases include 'am Treff' and 'zum Treff'; its plural is 'Treffs'.

Other meanings

  • gathering placenoun
  • hangoutnoun

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