wissen
know
Es bedeutet, etwas im Kopf zu haben und sicher zu verstehen, zum Beispiel eine Tatsache oder Information.
The German word "wissen" is a verb that means "to know." It is a fundamental verb in the German language and is used to express knowledge or awareness of facts, information, or skills.
Similar words include "kennen" (to be familiar with or to know someone) and "verstehen" (to understand).
Differences:
- Wissen is used for knowing facts or knowledge ("Ich weiß, dass...," meaning "I know that...").
- Kennen refers to familiarity with people or places ("Ich kenne ihn," meaning "I know him").
- Verstehen implies comprehension ("Ich verstehe," meaning "I understand").
Therefore, while "wissen" focuses on knowledge, "kennen" relates to familiarity, and "verstehen" addresses understanding.
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Examples
Sie wissen alles über dieses Thema.verb
They know everything about this topic.
Wir wissen, wie spät es ist.verb
We know what time it is.
Wir wissen nicht, wo das Buch ist.verb
We don't know where the book is.
Du weißt die Antwort noch nicht.verb
You do not know the answer yet.
Du weißt mehr als er.verb
You know more than he does.
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