coñecer

Galician

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old Galician-Portuguese connocer (13th century, Cantigas de Santa Maria) from Latin cognōscere.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [koɲeˈθeɾ], (western) [koɲeˈseɾ]

Verb

coñecer (first-person singular present coñezo, first-person singular preterite coñecín, past participle coñecido)

  1. to know
  2. to be familiar with, be acquainted with

Usage notes

Like Portuguese and Spanish, Galician has two different verbs that are usually translated to English as “to know”. The verb saber relates to factual knowledge and skills. In contrast, the verb coñecer relates to familiarity with people or places.

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