VERB

kennenlernen/ˈkɛnənˌlɛʁnən/to get to know; to meet (for the first time)

kennenlernen is a German verb that means to get to know or to meet (for the first time). It is pronounced /ˈkɛnənˌlɛʁnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "lernte kennen" and the past participle is "kennengelernt".

Definitions

1.to come to know or become acquainted with someone or something(personal interaction)

a.meet someone for the first time and begin to know them

Wir haben uns auf der Party kennengelernt.We met (got to know each other) at the party.

b.become familiar with something new

Im neuen Job habe ich viele interessante Aufgaben kennengelernt.In the new job, I got to know many interesting tasks.

Conjugation

Infinitivekennenlernen
Present (ich)lerne kennen
Present (du)lernst kennen
Present (er/sie/es)lernt kennen
Preterite (ich)lernte kennen
Participle IIkennengelernt
Konjunktiv II (ich)lernte kennen
Imperative (singular)lerne kennen
Imperative (plural)lernt kennen
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "kennenlernen" mean in English?
"kennenlernen" means to get to know or to meet (for the first time). It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "kennenlernen"?
"kennenlernen" is pronounced /ˈkɛnənˌlɛʁnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "kennenlernen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "kennenlernen" is "kennengelernt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "kennenlernen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "kennenlernen" becomes "lernte kennen" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "kennenlernen"?
"kennenlernen" is a verb in German.

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