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Kennenlernen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Kennenlernen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to get to know", "to meet" or "to become acquainted with".
Essential properties of "kennenlernen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: kennenlernen
- Simple past: lernte kennen
- Participle: kennengelernt
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "kennenlernen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To meet for the first time"
- Definition: "To meet someone or something for the first time."
- Translation(s): to get to know, to meet, to become acquainted with
- Synonym(s): begegnen, treffen
- Antonym(s): ignorieren, vermeiden
- Related word(s): kennen, wissen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich möchte deine Freunde kennenlernen.
- Es ist wichtig, neue Kulturen kennenzulernen.
- Wir sollten uns besser kennenlernen.
2.) "To get to know something or someone"
- Definition: "To become familiar with something or someone through experience."
- Translation(s): get to know, become acquainted with, learn about, make acquaintance of
- Synonym(s): erfahren, erleben
- Antonym(s): unbekannt bleiben
- Related word(s): erkennen, verstehen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Im Praktikum konnte ich die Arbeitswelt kennenlernen.
- Durch das Projekt habe ich neue Methoden kennengelernt.
- Er hat die Stadt während seines Aufenthalts kennengelernt.