acquaintance in Swedish
acquaintance in Swedish is bekantskap, bekant — acquaintance means a person you know slightly, but who is not a close friend.
acquaintance in Swedish
bekantskap
(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.]
bekant
(countable) A person or persons with whom one is acquainted. [from 14th 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 Swedish?
"acquaintance" in Swedish is bekantskap, bekant. 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 Swedish, "acquaintance" is bekantskap, bekant.
Are there other ways to say "acquaintance" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "acquaintance": bekantskap, bekant.
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