das Kennenlernen

getting to know someone, meeting someone for the first time

Kennen to know; to be familiar with + lernen to learn, to study
noun · singular neuter Rare #41,150
getting to know someone, meeting someone for the first time Often refers to the process or occasion of meeting and getting to know someone.
GE: Unser Kennenlernen war sehr schön.
EN: Our first meeting was very nice.

Bring sie her zum Kennenlernen.

Bring her here so we can meet her.

— Der Sommer mit Mamã (2015)

Kein Kennenlernen.

No getting to know each other.

— Pirates of the Caribbean - Fluch der Karibik 2 (2006)

Schon beim ersten Kennenlernen fand Marias Mutter Tom sympathisch.

From the very first time they met, Maria’s mother took a liking to Tom.

Auf euer Kennenlernen.

Looking forward to meeting you.

— Anatomie eines Falls (2023)

Kennenlernen.

Get to know.

— 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026)