der Bekanntenkreis
Translation
circle of acquaintances, social circle
Examples
Er hat einen großen Bekanntenkreis.
He has a large circle of acquaintances.
Wir haben uns im Bekanntenkreis kennengelernt.
We met through our circle of acquaintances.
Grammar Patterns
to have a circle of acquaintances He has a large circle of acquaintances.
in one's circle of acquaintances We met in our circle of acquaintances.
Similar Words
Freundeskreis (circle of friends), Umfeld (environment), Netzwerk (network)
Etymology
Composed of 'Bekannte' (acquaintances) and 'Kreis' (circle). Literally an 'acquaintance circle'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a circle ('Kreis') filled with people you are acquainted with ('Bekannte').