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familiar in German

familiar in German is bekannt, familiär — familiar means well known to you, or easy to recognise.

familiar in German

bekannt
adj
Known to one, or generally known; commonplace.
familiär
adj
Known to one, or generally known; commonplace.

What does "familiar" mean?

  1. adjective Well known to you, or easy to recognise.
    "That tune sounds familiar, but I can't place it."
  2. adjective Having good knowledge of something through experience.
    "He's familiar with the local traffic laws."
  3. noun A spirit believed to serve or accompany a witch, often in animal form.
    "In the story, the witch's black cat was her familiar."

familiar in a sentence

  • That tune sounds familiar, but I can't place it.
  • She felt a familiar sense of dread before the exam.
  • He's familiar with the local traffic laws.
  • In the story, the witch's black cat was her familiar.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "familiar" in German?

"familiar" in German is bekannt, familiär. familiar means: Well known to you, or easy to recognise.

How do you use "familiar" in a sentence?

Example: "That tune sounds familiar, but I can't place it." In German, "familiar" is bekannt, familiär.

Are there other ways to say "familiar" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "familiar": bekannt, familiär.

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