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conoscenza

knowledge

noun koh-noh-SHEHN-tsah Less Common

Origin: from 'conoscere', from Latin 'cognoscere'

Also means

acquaintance

Usage Note

Conoscenza is feminine, plural conoscenze. In the plural it often means useful 'contacts' or connections, while fare la conoscenza di qualcuno means to make someone's acquaintance.

Examples

"Ha una buona conoscenza dell'inglese."

Natural Translation

He has a good knowledge of English.

Literal Translation

He-has a good knowledge of-the-English.

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