conoscenza
knowledge
noun koh-noh-SHEHN-tsah Less Common
Origin: from 'conoscere', from Latin 'cognoscere'
Also means
acquaintance
Usage Note
Conoscenza is feminine, plural conoscenze. In the plural it often means useful 'contacts' or connections, while fare la conoscenza di qualcuno means to make someone's acquaintance.
Examples
"Ha una buona conoscenza dell'inglese."
Natural Translation
He has a good knowledge of English.
Literal Translation
He-has a good knowledge of-the-English.
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