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Bekannter
/bəˈkantɐ/
acquaintance
Er ist ein alter Bekannter von mir.
He is an old acquaintance of mine.
informal
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.
Collocations
ein alter Bekannteran old acquaintanceein guter Bekanntera good acquaintance
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'Bekannter' for casual relationships. For closer relationships, use 'Freund' (friend).
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'bekannt' (known) with the suffix '-er', indicating a person who is known.
Usage Notes
In German, 'Bekannter' is often used to describe someone you know through mutual connections or casual interactions, but not deeply.
Word Breakdown
bekannt
known
root-er
person
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