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ken in Italian

ken in Italian is capire, comprendere, intendere — ken means to know or understand something (chiefly Scottish and Northern English dialect).

ken in Italian

capire
verb
(transitive, mostly, Scotland) To know, perceive or understand.
comprendere
verb
(transitive, mostly, Scotland) To know, perceive or understand.
intendere
verb
(transitive, mostly, Scotland) To know, perceive or understand.

What does "ken" mean?

  1. verb To know or understand something (chiefly Scottish and Northern English dialect).
    "Och, I dinnae ken whether the bus is running on a Sunday."
  2. noun The range or limit of someone's knowledge or understanding.
    "Why the printer keeps jamming is quite beyond my ken."
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ken in a sentence

  • Och, I dinnae ken whether the bus is running on a Sunday.
  • Do you ken what he meant by that?
  • Why the printer keeps jamming is quite beyond my ken.
  • Quantum physics is well beyond my ken.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ken" in Italian?
"ken" in Italian is capire, comprendere, intendere. ken means: To know or understand something (chiefly Scottish and Northern English dialect).
How do you use "ken" in a sentence?
Example: "Och, I dinnae ken whether the bus is running on a Sunday." In Italian, "ken" is capire, comprendere, intendere.
Are there other ways to say "ken" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "ken": capire, comprendere, intendere.
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