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in Kenntnis setzen — meaning in English

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English meaning

acquaint verb To make someone familiar with something, or to introduce people to each other.
apprise verb To let someone (or yourself) know about something; to tell them.

Senses

in Kenntnis setzen is used for these senses in English:

acquaint (transitive, archaic, followed by of or that) To communicate notice to; to inform; let know.
apprise To make (someone or oneself) aware of some information; to inform, to notify.

apprise — full definition

verb To let someone (or yourself) know about something; to tell them.
verb To give someone information in a formal or official way.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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