Ismeretségem

Ismeretségem is a Hungarian noun phrase meaning one’s circle of acquaintances or the state of being acquainted with others. The base noun is ismeretség, derived from ismer- “to know” with the suffix -tség to form an abstract noun; the possessive suffix -em gives ismeretségem, literally “my acquaintance” or, more broadly, “my circle of acquaintances.” In practice, ismeretségem can refer to the network one can rely on socially or professionally, not a formal title or credential.

Usage in Hungarian tends to emphasize personal relationships and social reach. It can denote a single personal connection when used in context, or more commonly refer to one’s broader network of contacts. The phrase is often clarified with additional words to indicate scope, such as az én ismeretségem or az ismeretségem körét (my circle of acquaintances). It is distinct from hírnév (reputation) and from more formal terms for professional networks.

In translation to English, ismeretségem can be rendered as “my circle of acquaintances,” “my acquaintances,” or “my network of contacts,” depending on context. It may appear in sentences like: “My circle of acquaintances has grown recently,” or “Through my acquaintances, I secured a meeting.” The term is commonly encountered in everyday speech and informal writing, with a nuance emphasizing familiarity and social reach rather than formal status.

See also: ismeretség, kapcsolatok, hálózat, társadalmi kapcsolatok.