Acquaintance - translation, pronunciation and examples
acquaintance
person you know slightly
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When to use acquaintance
Я столкнулся со знакомым в поезде сегодня утром.
Он скорее знакомый, чем близкий друг.
acquaintance usage examples
Я столкнулся со знакомым в поезде сегодня утром.
I bumped into an acquaintance on the train this morning.
Он скорее знакомый, чем близкий друг.
He is more an acquaintance than a close friend.
Similar words
Same basic meaning: a person known slightly or casually, not a close friend.
Emphasises usefulness or network value — someone you can call on for information or help.
Implies a closer, personal and emotional bond than acquaintance.
Usually a professional or business connection; more formal than 'acquaintance'.
Specifically a person you work with; implies workplace relationship rather than general familiarity.
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acquaintance belongs to the topic "Friends and Acquaintances". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
acquaintance synonyms
What's the difference between acquaintance / contact / friend / associate / colleague
Same basic meaning: a person known slightly or casually, not a close friend.
She's an acquaintance from university — we say hello when we meet.
Она моя знакомая по университету — мы здороваемся, когда встречаемся.
Emphasises usefulness or network value — someone you can call on for information or help.
I have a contact at the embassy who can answer visa questions.
У меня есть контакт в посольстве, который может ответить на вопросы о визе.
He's a good friend who helped me move house.
Он хороший друг, который помог мне с переездом.
Usually a professional or business connection; more formal than 'acquaintance'.
She's an associate at the law firm I work with.
Она ассоциированный партнёр в юридической фирме, с которой я работаю.
Specifically a person you work with; implies workplace relationship rather than general familiarity.
My colleagues and I are preparing the report for next week.
Мои коллеги и я готовим отчёт на следующую неделю.
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How to pronounce acquaintance and what this word means
acquaintance translation: знакомый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce acquaintance
/ən əˈkweɪntəns/
acquaintance translation
знакомый
acquaintance examples
I bumped into an acquaintance on the train this morning.
acquaintance transcription
/ən əˈkweɪntəns/, /ən əˈkweɪntəns/
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acquaintance meaning: what does it mean?
person you know slightly
acquaintance pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
acquaintance is pronounced as /ən əˈkweɪntəns/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
acquaintance definition and sentence examples: how is it 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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