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Kennen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Kennen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to know", "to be familiar with" or "to recognize".
Essential properties of "kennen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: kennen
- Simple past: kannte
- Participle: gekannt
irregulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "kennen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To be familiar with or have knowledge of"
- Definition: "To have knowledge or be familiar with something or someone."
- Translation(s): to know, to be familiar with
- Synonym(s): wissen, verstehen
- Antonym(s): unbekannt
- Related word(s): Erkenntnis, Bekanntschaft
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich kenne diesen Mann.
- Er kennt das Problem sehr gut.
- Wir kennen diese Stadt nicht.
2.) "To recognize or identify"
- Definition: "To recognize or identify something or someone."
- Translation(s): to recognize, to identify
- Synonym(s): erkennen, wiedererkennen
- Antonym(s): unbekannt
- Related word(s): Erkennung, Identifikation
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich kenne ihn von irgendwoher.
- Sie kennt das Lied sofort.
- Er kennt ihren Namen nicht.
3.) "To know something from experience or learning"
- Definition: "To know something through experience or learning."
- Translation(s): to know, to be aware of
- Synonym(s): Beherrschen, Meistern
- Antonym(s): Unbekannt
- Related word(s): Kenntnis, Wissen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich kenne die Antwort.
- Er kennt den Weg.
- Sie kennt die Regeln.
4.) "To have social relationships with someone"
- Definition: "To have relationships with someone, especially in a social context."
- Translation(s): to know, to be acquainted with
- Synonym(s): umgehen, verkehren
- Antonym(s): unbekannt
- Related word(s): Bekanntschaft, Beziehung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich kenne viele Leute hier.
- Sie kennt die Nachbarn gut.
- Wir kennen uns seit Jahren.