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A person one knows slightly, but not well.
Sie traf einen Bekannten im Café.
She met an acquaintance in the café.
Often used to describe someone you know casually, but not a close friend.
Use 'Bekannter' for casual relationships. For closer relationships, use 'Freund' (friend).
Derived from the verb 'bekannt' (known) with the suffix '-er', indicating a person who is known.
In German, 'Bekannter' is often used to describe someone you know through mutual connections or casual interactions, but not deeply.