Acquainted with Meaning in English

expression · lemma: acquaint

US

əˈkweɪnɪd/, /əˈkweɪntɪd/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ

uh-KWAYN-id WITH

UK

ɐkwˈeɪntɪd/ /wˈɪð

uh-KWAYN-tid WITH

Definition

To know someone slightly or be familiar with something, but not deeply or personally.

Usage & Nuances

Used in more formal or polite contexts; often paired with 'get/become acquainted with'. Refers to slight knowledge of people or things—not close friendship or deep expertise. Common in introductions, networking, or describing new skills.

• Spanish: familiarizado con - conocer a
• Portuguese (BR): familiarizado com - conhecer
• Portuguese (PT): familiarizado com - conhecer
• Chinese (Simplified): 熟悉 - 了解
• Chinese (Traditional): 熟悉 - 瞭解
• Hindi: परिचित होना
• Arabic: على معرفة بـ - مطلع على
• Bengali: পরিচিত - জানা (আংশিকভাবে)
• Russian: знаком (с) - осведомлён (о)
• Japanese: 知り合いである - 慣れている
• Vietnamese: làm quen với - biết sơ qua
• Korean: 알고 있다 - 익숙하다
• Turkish: aşina olmak - tanış olmak
• Urdu: واقف ہونا (کسی سے / کسی چیز سے)
• Indonesian: mengenal - akrab (tidak terlalu dekat)

Example Sentences

I am acquainted with your friend from school.

basic

Are you acquainted with this software?

basic

They got acquainted with the city quickly.

basic

I only got acquainted with her at last week's event, so I don't know her well.

natural

Once you become acquainted with the rules, the game is much easier.

natural

I'm not very acquainted with local customs yet, but I'm learning.

natural