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acquaintance in Greek

acquaintance in Greek is γνωριμία, γνωστός — acquaintance means a person you know slightly, but who is not a close friend.

acquaintance in Greek

γνωριμία
noun
Pronounced: gnorimia
(uncountable) A state of being acquainted with a person; originally indicating friendship, intimacy, but now suggesting a slight knowledge less deep than that of friendship; acquaintanceship. [from 12th c.]
γνωστός
noun
Pronounced: gnostos
(countable) A person or persons with whom one is acquainted. [from 14th c.]

What does "acquaintance" mean?

  1. noun A person you know slightly, but who is not a close friend.
    "He's more of a business acquaintance than a friend."
  2. noun A slight or general knowledge of something.
    "She has a passing acquaintance with French wine."
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acquaintance in a sentence

  • He's more of a business acquaintance than a friend.
  • She has a passing acquaintance with French wine.

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What is "acquaintance" in Greek?

"acquaintance" in Greek is γνωριμία, γνωστός. acquaintance means: A person you know slightly, but who is not a close friend.

How do you pronounce γνωριμία?

"acquaintance" in Greek is γνωριμία, pronounced "gnorimia".

How do you use "acquaintance" in a sentence?

Example: "He's more of a business acquaintance than a friend." In Greek, "acquaintance" is γνωριμία, γνωστός.

Are there other ways to say "acquaintance" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "acquaintance": γνωριμία, γνωστός.

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