familiar in German
familiar in German is bekannt, familiär — familiar means well known to you, or easy to recognise.
familiar in German
bekannt
Known to one, or generally known; commonplace.
familiär
Known to one, or generally known; commonplace.
What does "familiar" mean?
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adjective Well known to you, or easy to recognise.
"That tune sounds familiar, but I can't place it."
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adjective Having good knowledge of something through experience.
"He's familiar with the local traffic laws."
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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."
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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.
- Are you familiar with this spreadsheet program?
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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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