verb
to get to know
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kennenlernen is a separable verb meaning 'to get to know' (someone) or 'to become acquainted'. It takes a direct object (jemanden kennenlernen). Auxiliary: haben; perfect: kennengelernt. Non‑reflexive and regular (weak) verb. Spelling: historically written 'kennen lernen', but modern standard is kennenlernen.
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Ich lerne gerne neue Leute kennen.
I like meeting new people.
Ich möchte dich kennenlernen.
I would like to get to know you.
Ich habe viele interessante Leute kennengelernt.
I have met many interesting people.
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Imagine two people introducing themselves with a banner that reads 'kennen lernen' (get to know)
sounds like 'ken + learn' — you 'learn' to 'ken' (know) someone
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Often used as separable verb in present tense: 'Ich lerne ihn kennen.' Past participle commonly written 'kennengelernt'.