erkennen
recognize
Etwas oder jemanden bewusst wahrnehmen und wissen, was oder wer es ist.
The German word "erkennen" is a verb that means "to recognize" or "to identify". It is derived from the verb "kennen," which means "to know." "Erkennen" can also mean "to perceive" or "to discern."
Similar words in German include:
- "wahrnehmen" (to perceive)
- "begreifen" (to comprehend)
- "anerkennen" (to acknowledge)
- "identifizieren" (to identify).
Difference:
- "Wahrnehmen" focuses on sensing or perceiving through the senses.
- "Begreifen" emphasizes understanding something deeply.
- "Anerkennen" is about giving acknowledgement or acceptance.
- "Identifizieren" pertains specifically to establishing the identity of someone or something.
"Erkennen" is broader in that it includes not only perception and identification but also acknowledging and understanding the essence of what is observed.
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Examples
Ich erkenne dich sofort.verb
I recognize you immediately.
Man kann das Muster leicht erkennen.verb
One can easily recognize the pattern.
Er kann sein Auto in der Ferne erkennen.verb
He can recognize his car in the distance.
Man erkennt ihn sofort an seiner Stimme.verb
You recognize him immediately by his voice.
Du erkennst den Unterschied nicht.verb
You do not recognize the difference.
Kinder erkennen bekannte Gesichter schnell.verb
Children recognize familiar faces quickly.
Wir erkannten unseren alten Lehrer auf dem Foto.verb
We recognized our old teacher in the photo.
Konntest du das Tier in der Dunkelheit erkennen?verb
Could you recognize the animal in the darkness?
Am Lächeln erkennst du ihre gute Laune.verb
By the smile you recognize her good mood.
Kannst du die Wahrheit in seinem Blick erkennen?verb
Can you recognize the truth in his gaze?
Sie konnten das alte Haus kaum erkennen, weil es so dunkel war.verb
They could hardly recognize the old house because it was so dark.
Ich habe meinen alten Freund endlich erkannt.verb
I finally recognized my old friend.
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