NOUN

derBekannter/bəˈkantɐ/acquaintance; friend (casual)

Bekannter is a German noun that means acquaintance or friend (casual). It is pronounced /bəˈkantɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.someone you know, but not a close friend(person)

a.male person whom one knows (acquaintance or casual friend)

Ich habe einen Bekannten in Berlin, den ich besuchen möchte.—I have an acquaintance in Berlin whom I would like to visit.

Declension

Gendermasculine

Frequently asked questions

What does "Bekannter" mean in English?
"Bekannter" means acquaintance or friend (casual). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Bekannter"?
"Bekannter" is pronounced /bəˈkantɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Bekannter" der, die, or das?
"Bekannter" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Bekannter"?
"Bekannter" is a noun in German.

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