kennen lernen

German (Berlin)

[ˈkɛnənˌlɛʁnən]

verb-weak
Definitions
  • (transitive) to get to know, become acquainted with (a person, place, thing); to befriend.
  • (transitive) to meet; introduce oneself to; to present.

Etymology

Compound from German kennen (know, be acquainted with, be acquainted with someone something) + German lernen (learn).

Origin

German (Berlin)

lernen

Gloss

learn

Concept
Semantic Field

Cognition

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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