acquaintance in Irish
acquaintance in Irish is aitheantas, aithnid — acquaintance means a person you know slightly, but who is not a close friend.
acquaintance in Irish
aitheantas
(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.]
aithnid
(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.]
What does "acquaintance" mean?
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noun A person you know slightly, but who is not a close friend.
"He's more of a business acquaintance than a friend."
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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 Irish?
"acquaintance" in Irish is aitheantas, aithnid. acquaintance means: A person you know slightly, but who is not a close friend.
How do you use "acquaintance" in a sentence?
Example: "He's more of a business acquaintance than a friend." In Irish, "acquaintance" is aitheantas, aithnid.
Are there other ways to say "acquaintance" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "acquaintance": aitheantas, aithnid.
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