acquaintance
знакомый
person you know slightly
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acquaintance with Russian translation
acquaintance usage examples
I bumped into an acquaintance on the train this morning.
Я столкнулся со знакомым в поезде сегодня утром.
He is more an acquaintance than a close friend.
Он скорее знакомый, чем близкий друг.
acquaintance synonyms
She's an acquaintance from university — we say hello when we meet.
I have a contact at the embassy who can answer visa questions.
He's a good friend who helped me move house.
She's an associate at the law firm I work with.
Коллега — сотрудник, с которым вы работаете; не обязательно знакомый вне работы.
My colleagues and I are preparing the report for next week.
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Questions about this word
What does acquaintance mean?
person you know slightly
How do you pronounce acquaintance?
acquaintance is pronounced as /ən əˈkweɪntəns/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is acquaintance used in a sentence?
I bumped into an acquaintance on the train this morning. Translation: Я столкнулся со знакомым в поезде сегодня утром.
Is acquaintance part of Friends and Acquaintances vocabulary?
Yes, acquaintance (знакомый) can be learned in the Friends and Acquaintances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is acquaintance part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, acquaintance (знакомый) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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