auskennen
know · know one's way around · be familiar · be familiar with
Sich in einem Thema oder an einem Ort gut orientieren und viel darüber wissen.
The German word "auskennen" is a verb that means "to be familiar with" or "to know one’s way around". It is composed of the prefix "aus" (out) and the verb "kennen" (to know). The term implies having a thorough understanding or expertise in a particular area or situation.
Synonyms in German include "sich auskennen" (to be knowledgeable about something) and "wissen" (to know), though "wissen" is more general.
The difference is that "auskennen" specifically denotes a level of familiarity or expertise, while "wissen" simply refers to knowledge without implying a depth of understanding.
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Examples
Er kennt sich in der Stadt gut aus.verb
He knows the city well.
Anna kennt sich in der Stadt ganz gut aus.verb
Anna knows her way around the city quite well.
Viele Menschen kennen sich mit Computern aus.verb
Many people are familiar with computers.
Viele Menschen kennen sich im Museum nicht aus.verb
Many people are not familiar with the museum.
Viele Menschen kennen sich im neuen System nicht aus.verb
Many people are not familiar with the new system.
Thomas kennt sich in der Stadt dank vieler Besuche gut aus.verb
Thomas knows his way around the city well thanks to many visits.
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