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ein guter Bekannter
/aɪn ˈɡuːtɐ bəˈkantə/
an acquaintance
Er ist ein guter Bekannter von mir.
He is an acquaintance of mine.
informal
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).
Collocations
ein guter Bekannter vonan acquaintance ofnur gute Bekannte seinto be just acquaintances
Related Phrases
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.
Word Breakdown
ein
a
articleguter
good
adjectiveBekannter
acquaintance
nounDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch