знакомый
Translation of знакомый
acquaintance
Meaning of знакомый
человек, с которым знакомы не очень близко
person you know slightly

Transcription and pronunciation of знакомый
знако́мый
stress on the 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [znɐˈkomɨj]
- In Latin letters
- znakomyy
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I met an old acquaintance at the shop.
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Я встретил старого знакомого в магазине.
He is more an acquaintance than a close friend.
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Он скорее знакомый, чем близкий друг.
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What's the difference between знакомый and приятель
Advanced: broader words
A pal: closer than an acquaintance, casual.
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знакомый belongs to the topic "Friends and Acquaintances →". Start with a short set of 5 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does знакомый mean?
person you know slightly
How do you pronounce знакомый?
знакомый is pronounced [znɐˈkomɨj], in Latin letters “znakomyy”.
How is знакомый used in a sentence?
I met an old acquaintance at the shop. Translation: Я встретил старого знакомого в магазине.
Is знакомый part of Friends and Acquaintances vocabulary?
Yes, знакомый (acquaintance) can be learned in the Friends and Acquaintances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is знакомый part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, знакомый (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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