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