ein guter Bekannter
/aɪn ˈɡuːtɐ bəˈkantə/A person one knows casually but not intimately; someone you are familiar with but not close friends with.
Ich habe ihn auf einer Party kennengelernt, aber wir sind nur gute Bekannte.
I met him at a party, but we're just acquaintances.
Sie ist eine gute Bekannte aus dem Fitnessstudio.
She is an acquaintance from the gym.
This phrase emphasizes a casual, non-intimate relationship. It is more formal than 'ein Freund' (a friend) but less formal than 'ein Kollege' (a colleague).
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💡Pro Tip
Formality
Use this phrase when introducing someone you know casually but not intimately.
⚡Gold Rule
Context
This phrase is often used in social settings to describe relationships that are friendly but not deep.
📖Word Origin
The phrase combines 'ein guter' (a good) with 'Bekannter' (acquaintance), emphasizing a casual but positive relationship.
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used to describe someone you know socially but not deeply. It is often used to politely distance oneself from a closer relationship.