Bekanntenkreis

circle of acquaintances

noun be-KAHN-ten-krise Rare

Usage Note

Bekanntenkreis refers to the wider network of people one knows — distinct from the inner circle of close friends (Freundeskreis). It is the social layer in between strangers and true friends.

Examples

"Die Neuigkeit verbreitete sich rasch im Bekanntenkreis."

Natural Translation

The news spread quickly among the circle of acquaintances.

Literal Translation

The news spread itself rapidly in the circle-of-acquaintances.

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