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know in German

know in German is wissen, kennen, können — know means to have information about something, or to be certain that something is true.

know in German

wissen
verb
(transitive) To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of; to be certain that.
kennen
verb
(transitive) To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of; to be certain that.
kennen
verb
(transitive) To be acquainted or familiar with; to have encountered.
wissen
verb
(transitive) To be acquainted or familiar with; to have encountered.
wissen
verb
(intransitive) To have knowledge; to have information, be informed.
können
verb
(intransitive) To have knowledge; to have information, be informed.
kennen
verb
(intransitive) To have knowledge; to have information, be informed.
erkennen
verb
(transitive) To have indexed and have information about within one's database.
kennen
verb
(transitive) To have indexed and have information about within one's database.
können
verb
(transitive, philosophy) To maintain (a belief, a position) subject to a given philosophical definition of knowledge; to hold a justified true belief.
sich auskennen in
verb
(transitive, philosophy) To maintain (a belief, a position) subject to a given philosophical definition of knowledge; to hold a justified true belief.
wissen
verb
(transitive, philosophy) To maintain (a belief, a position) subject to a given philosophical definition of knowledge; to hold a justified true belief.

What does "know" mean?

  1. verb To have information about something, or to be certain that something is true.
    "I know the answer to that question."
  2. verb To be familiar or acquainted with a person, place, or subject.
    "I've known her since we were at school together."

know in a sentence

  • I know the answer to that question.
  • Do you know what time the train leaves?
  • I've known her since we were at school together.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "know" in German?

"know" in German is wissen, kennen, können. know means: To have information about something, or to be certain that something is true.

How do you use "know" in a sentence?

Example: "I know the answer to that question." In German, "know" is wissen, kennen, können.

Are there other ways to say "know" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "know": wissen, kennen, können, erkennen, sich auskennen in.

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