Bekannter
acquaintance
person you know slightly
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Bekannter synonyms
What's the difference between Bekannter / Freund / Kollege / Kontakt
A person you know personally but not well; the most common neutral word for an acquaintance.
Auf der Party habe ich mehrere Bekannte getroffen.
На вечеринке я встретил нескольких знакомых.
A close person; much stronger than an acquaintance, so it is not a precise synonym.
Mein Freund kommt heute Abend zu Besuch.
Мой друг придёт сегодня вечером в гости.
A person connected to you through work or study; does not necessarily imply personal closeness.
Ein Kollege hat mir die neue Software erklärt.
Коллега объяснил мне новое программное обеспечение.
A person or connection you stay in touch with; often broader and less personal than an acquaintance.
Ich habe noch Kontakt zu einem alten Studienfreund.
У меня до сих пор есть контакт с старым другом по учёбе.
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How to pronounce Bekannter and what this word means
Bekannter translation: acquaintance. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Bekannter
[bəˈkantɐ]
Bekannter translation
acquaintance
Bekannter transcription
[bəˈkantɐ]
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Bekannter meaning: what does it mean?
Person, die man nur flüchtig kennt
Bekannter pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
Bekannter is pronounced as [bəˈkantɐ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Is Bekannter part of Friends and Acquaintances vocabulary?
Yes, Bekannter (acquaintance) can be learned in the Friends and Acquaintances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is Bekannter part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, Bekannter (acquaintance) 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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