Meaning
familiarity
- close acquaintance with or practical knowledge of something or someone
In a sentence
Non ho molta dimestichezza con questi nuovi programmi per computer.
I don't have much familiarity with these new computer programs.
Col tempo acquisirai dimestichezza con gli strumenti di laboratorio.
Over time you will become familiar with the lab instruments.
Ha dimostrato subito una grande dimestichezza con la lingua parlata.
She immediately showed great familiarity with the spoken language.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| dimestichezza | feminine · singular |
| dimestichezze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Almost always appears in the set idiom 'avere dimestichezza con' (to be familiar with, to have a knack for).
- Singular only; rarely if ever found in the plural.