kennen|lernen
Translation
to get to know, to meet, to become acquainted with
Examples
Ich freue mich, Sie kennenzulernen.
I am pleased to get to know you.
Wir haben uns im Urlaub kennengelernt.
We got to know each other on holiday.
Es ist eine gute Gelegenheit, neue Leute kennenzulernen.
It's a good opportunity to meet new people.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to get to know (sb./sth.) I want to get to know you better.
Similar Words
treffen (to meet), begegnen (to encounter)
Etymology
From 'kennen' (to know) and 'lernen' (to learn). Literally 'to learn to know'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a process: you 'learn' (lernen) to 'know' (kennen) someone or something.