coñecer
Galician
Etymology
From Old Portuguese connocer, from Latin cognōscere, present active infinitive of cognōscō
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /koɲeˈθeɾ/
Verb
coñecer (first-person singular present coñezo, first-person singular preterite coñecín, past participle coñecido)
- to know; to be familiar with, be acquainted with
- first-person singular personal infinitive of coñecer
- third-person singular personal infinitive of coñecer
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.
Conjugation
Conjugation of coñecer
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