familiar

• Bezeichnet etwas, das gut bekannt, leicht wiedererkennbar oder häufig anzutreffen ist; auch vertraut im Sinne von eng bekannt.

Describes something that is well known, easily recognized, or frequently encountered.

1. Well-known or easily recognizedA2formal

   Something that is known to you because you have seen, heard, or experienced it before.

   Bekannt

   • Her face looks familiar, but I can't remember her name.
   • The song sounded familiar to everyone in the room.
   • This street is familiar to me from my childhood.

   Synonymeaccustomedcommoncustomaryeverydayfrequentknownordinaryprevalentrecognizableusual

   Antonymenovelstrangeunfamiliarunknownunusual

2. Having a good knowledge of somethingB1formal

   Being knowledgeable or acquainted with a subject, place, or person.

   Vertraut

   • She is familiar with the rules of the game.
   • He is not familiar with the new software yet.
   • Are you familiar with the works of Shakespeare?

   Synonymeacquaintedawareconversantinformedknowledgeableversed

   Antonymeignorantinexperiencedunacquaintedunawareunfamiliaruninformedunversed

3. B2informal

   Behaving in a way that is too informal or friendly for the situation.

   Vertraulich, zu familiär

   • The waiter was too familiar with the customers.
   • She didn't like his familiar tone during the interview.
   • He became too familiar with his boss, which made things awkward.

   Synonymeboldforwardimpertinentintrusiveoverfamiliarpresumptuous

   Antonymealoofdistantformalreservedunapproachable

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die man gut kennt oder mit der man vertraut ist, oft ein enger Freund, Gefährte oder Bekannter.

A noun referring to a close friend, companion, or associate, often one who is well-known or frequently encountered.

unzählbar

1. Close friend or associateB2formal

   A person who is well known to someone, often a close friend or companion.

   Vertrauter

   • He was a familiar of the royal court.
   • She invited only her familiars to the private dinner.
   • The old man was a familiar of the local pub.

   Synonymeassociatecompanioncomradeconfidantcronyintimatepeer

   Antonymeoutsider

2. Supernatural companionC1formal

   A spirit or animal that serves a witch or magician, often believed to assist in magical practices.

   Vertrauter

   • The witch's familiar was a black cat.
   • In folklore, a familiar is often depicted as an owl or a toad.
   • The magician summoned his familiar to aid in the ritual.

   Synonymedemonfamiliar spiritimpspirit