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знакомый

Translation of знакомый

acquaintance

Meaning of знакомый

Russian

человек, с которым знакомы не очень близко

English

person you know slightly

acquaintance

Transcription and pronunciation of знакомый

знако́мый

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[znɐˈkomɨj]
In Latin letters
znakomyy

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  1. I met an old acquaintance at the shop.

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    Я встретил старого знакомого в магазине.

  2. He is more an acquaintance than a close friend.

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    Он скорее знакомый, чем близкий друг.

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A pal: closer than an acquaintance, casual.

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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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