Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #5000
Word (Wort)

die kenntnis

Translation (Übersetzung) knowledge, awareness, cognizance
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈkɛntnɪs]
B2
Nouns
Intermediate
Formal
Tags (Tags)
formal noun knowledge legal academic
A formal noun referring to knowledge or awareness, often used in legal, academic, or official contexts. Typically used in singular form.

kenntnis - German Nouns - kenntnis Meaning - kenntnis Translation - kenntnis Nouns Examples

kenntnis is a German Nouns

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kenntnis Examples (Beispiele) in English

kenntnis examples with English translations. See how to use kenntnis in sentences. kenntnis example sentences in English below.

Er hat gute Kenntnisse in Mathematik.
He has good knowledge in mathematics.
Academic or professional knowledge
Ich nehme zur Kenntnis, dass Sie gekündigt haben.
I take note that you have resigned.
Formal acknowledgment
Ohne Kenntnis der Fakten kann ich keine Entscheidung treffen.
Without knowledge of the facts, I cannot make a decision.
Decision-making based on information

kenntnis — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for kenntnis — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Ich habe viele Kenntnisse über Deutsch.
    Ich habe viel Kenntnis über Deutsch.
    Kenntnis is typically used in singular form, not plural, when referring to knowledge in general
  • Das ist meine Kenntnis.
    Das ist mein Wissen.
    Kenntnis is not typically used with possessive pronouns in this way; Wissen is more natural
  • Ich kenne die Kenntnis.
    Ich habe Kenntnis davon.
    Kenntnis is not something you 'know' (kennen) but something you 'have' (haben)

kenntnis Word Family - kenntnis Related Words - kenntnis Family Members

kenntnis Word Family (Wortfamilie)

kenntnis word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn kenntnis family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore kenntnis related words and expand your German vocabulary.

root (Wurzel)
kennen
Meaning: to know
Tense: infinitive
Example: Ich kenne ihn schon lange.
Verb
related noun (verwandtes Substantiv)
Kenner
Meaning: expert, connoisseur
Example: Er ist ein Kenner der deutschen Literatur.
Noun
adjective form (Adjektivform)
kenntnisreich
Meaning: knowledgeable
Example: Sie ist eine kenntnisreiche Expertin.
Adjective

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kenntnis Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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kenntnis Collocations (Kollokationen)

kenntnis collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn kenntnis word combinations and how to use kenntnis with other words naturally.

Kenntnis nehmen
to take note, to become aware
High frequency
zur Kenntnis bringen
to bring to someone's attention
Medium frequency
Kenntnis haben
to have knowledge
Medium frequency
Kenntnis erlangen
to acquire knowledge
Medium frequency
Kenntnisstand
state of knowledge
Medium frequency
ohne Kenntnis
without knowledge
Low frequency
Kenntnis von etwas
knowledge of something
High frequency

kenntnis Idioms (Redewendungen)

kenntnis idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing kenntnis with meanings and explanations. Master kenntnis expressions used in everyday German.

zur Kenntnis nehmen
to take note of
To acknowledge or become aware of information, often formally
etwas zur Kenntnis bringen
to bring something to someone's attention
To formally inform someone about something
in Kenntnis setzen
to inform, to notify
To make someone aware of something, often in official communication

kenntnis Synonyms (Synonyme)

kenntnis synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for kenntnis and expand your German vocabulary. Learn kenntnis similar words and their usage.

Wissen
Meaning: knowledge
High similarity
Bewusstsein
Meaning: awareness, consciousness
Medium similarity
Erkenntnis
Meaning: insight, realization
Medium similarity
Information
Meaning: information
Low similarity

kenntnis Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Unwissenheit
Meaning: ignorance
Unkenntnis
Meaning: lack of knowledge, unfamiliarity

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kenntnis Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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