Translation
to know (a person or place); to meet for the first time
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Word origin
From Latin cognoscere ('to get to know'), from com- + gnoscere.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- cognoscere
- English cognates
- cognition, recognize, cognizant
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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I know this city very well.
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We met each other at university.
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She met her husband at a party.
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conhecer: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 3, lesson 10: Words 271-280.