stößt

stößt

"Stößt" means "pushes" or "bumps" in English, depending on the context.

Here, the verb 'stößt' is used in the sense of 'push' or 'propel', commonly indicating an action of applying force to move an object.

Er stößt den Ball mit aller Kraft.

He pushes the ball with all his strength.

In this sentence, 'stößt auf' implies 'to come across' or 'encounter', indicating an unintended discovery during an action.

Sie stößt zufällig auf ein altes Foto.

She accidentally comes across an old photo.

Here, 'stößt auf' is used in the figurative sense of 'encountering', referring to facing challenges or difficulties in a situation.

Er stößt oft auf Hindernisse in seiner Arbeit.

He often encounters obstacles in his work.