Also means
circle of acquaintances
Usage Note
Bekanntschaft denotes the state of being acquainted or an acquaintance as a person. The set phrase jemandes Bekanntschaft machen means to make someone's acquaintance. Built on bekannt (known). It is feminine; the plural is Bekanntschaften.
Examples
"Auf der Reise machte sie viele interessante Bekanntschaften."
Natural Translation
On the trip she made many interesting acquaintances.
Literal Translation
On the trip made she many interesting acquaintances.
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