Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #144
Word (Wort)

weiß

Translation (Übersetzung) knows
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /vaɪs/
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grammar most-common verb present irregular knowledge information factual
First and third person singular Präsens (present tense) form of 'wissen' (knows). Irregular verb expressing knowledge of facts, information, or awareness. Used for factual knowledge, not people or places (use 'kennen' for that). Uses 'haben' in perfect tense: 'Er hat gewusst' (He knew). One hundred and forty-fourth most frequent word in German.

weiß - German Verbs - weiß Meaning - weiß Translation - weiß Verbs Examples

weiß is a German Verbs

Learn weiß meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. weiß is classified as a Verb in German grammar.

weiß Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Ich weiß das.
I know that.
knowledge
Er weiß, dass sie kommt.
He knows that she is coming.
subordinate clause
Sie weiß es nicht.
She doesn't know it.
negation
Ich weiß Bescheid.
I know/I'm informed.
idiom
Weißt du, ob er kommt?
Do you know if he is coming?
question
Er weiß genau, was er tut.
He knows exactly what he is doing.
with 'was'
Ich habe es gewusst.
I knew it.
perfect tense
Wer weiß?
Who knows?
idiom

weiß Conjugations (Konjugationen)

weiß conjugation (weiß Konjugation) in all German tenses: Präsens (Present), Präteritum (Past), Perfekt (Perfect), Futur I & II, Konjunktiv I & II, and Imperativ (Imperative). Learn how to conjugate weiß with our complete conjugation table below.

Present Tense (Präsens)

ich
weiß
du
weißt
er/sie/es
weiß
wir
wissen
ihr
wisst
sie/Sie
wissen

Simple Past (Präteritum)

ich
wusste
du
wusstest
er/sie/es
wusste
wir
wussten
ihr
wusstet
sie/Sie
wussten

Perfect Tense (Perfekt)

ich
habe gewusst
du
hast gewusst
er/sie/es
hat gewusst
wir
haben gewusst
ihr
habt gewusst
sie/Sie
haben gewusst

Future I (Futur I)

ich
werde wissen
du
wirst wissen
er/sie/es
wird wissen
wir
werden wissen
ihr
werdet wissen
sie/Sie
werden wissen

Future II (Futur II)

ich
werde gewusst haben
du
wirst gewusst haben
er/sie/es
wird gewusst haben
wir
werden gewusst haben
ihr
werdet gewusst haben
sie/Sie
werden gewusst haben

Imperative (Imperativ)

wissen Sie

Subjunctive I (Konjunktiv I)

ich
wisse
du
wissest
er/sie/es
wisse
wir
wissen
ihr
wisset
sie/Sie
wissen

Subjunctive II (Konjunktiv II)

ich
wüsste
du
wüsstest
er/sie/es
wüsste
wir
wüssten
ihr
wüsstet
sie/Sie
wüssten

Pluperfect (Plusquamperfekt)

ich
hatte gewusst
du
hattest gewusst
er/sie/es
hatte gewusst
wir
hatten gewusst
ihr
hattet gewusst
sie/Sie
hatten gewusst

weiß Word Family - weiß Related Words - weiß Family Members

weiß Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

Second Person Singular (Zweite Person Singular)
weißt
Meaning: you know
Usage: you know (second person singular vs. first/third person singular)
Example: Du weißt das.
Verb
Plural Form (Plural Form)
wissen
Meaning: know (we/they)
Usage: know (first/third person plural vs. first/third person singular)
Example: Wir wissen das.
Verb
Past Participle (Partizip Perfekt)
gewusst
Meaning: known
Usage: known (past participle, uses 'haben')
Example: Ich habe es gewusst.
Verb
Subjunctive Form (Konjunktiv II Form)
wusste
Meaning: would know
Usage: would know (subjunctive, conditional)
Example: Ich wüsste es gern.
Verb
Idiomatic Expression (Idiomatischer Ausdruck)
weiß Bescheid
Meaning: knows, is informed
Usage: idiomatic expression meaning to be informed
Example: Ich weiß Bescheid.
Verb
weiß Gott
Meaning: God knows
Usage: idiomatic expression expressing uncertainty or emphasis
Example: Weiß Gott, was passiert.
Verb
wer weiß
Meaning: who knows
Usage: idiomatic expression expressing uncertainty
Example: Wer weiß, was passiert.
Verb
Related Verb (Verwandtes Verb)
kennt
Meaning: knows
Usage: knows (people, places - different usage, from 'kennen')
Example: Er kennt ihn.
Verb
versteht
Meaning: understands
Usage: understands (deeper knowledge vs. factual knowledge)
Example: Er versteht es.
Verb
sich auskennt
Meaning: is familiar with, knows one's way around
Usage: is familiar with, knows one's way around (practical knowledge)
Example: Er kennt sich aus.
Verb
erinnert sich
Meaning: remembers
Usage: remembers (recalling knowledge vs. having knowledge)
Example: Er erinnert sich daran.
Verb
lernt
Meaning: learns
Usage: learns (acquiring knowledge vs. having knowledge)
Example: Er lernt es.
Verb
glaubt
Meaning: believes, thinks
Usage: believes (uncertain knowledge vs. certain knowledge)
Example: Er glaubt es.
Verb
meint
Meaning: thinks, believes
Usage: thinks (opinion vs. factual knowledge)
Example: Er meint es.
Verb
Related Expression (Verwandter Ausdruck)
ist informiert
Meaning: is informed
Usage: is informed (similar meaning, when 'weiß' means 'is aware')
Example: Er ist informiert.
Verb
ist bewusst
Meaning: is aware
Usage: is aware (similar meaning, when 'weiß' means 'is aware')
Example: Er ist sich dessen bewusst.
Verb
Opposite Verb (Gegenteiliges Verb)
weiß nicht
Meaning: doesn't know, don't know
Usage: doesn't know (opposite - negation vs. knowing)
Example: Er weiß nicht.
Verb
vergisst
Meaning: forgets
Usage: forgets (opposite action - losing knowledge vs. having knowledge)
Example: Er vergisst es.
Verb
Opposite State (Gegenteiliger Zustand)
ist unwissend
Meaning: is ignorant, is unaware
Usage: is ignorant, is unaware (opposite state - lack of knowledge vs. having knowledge)
Example: Er ist unwissend.
Verb
Opposite Expression (Gegenteiliger Ausdruck)
weiß nichts
Meaning: knows nothing
Usage: knows nothing (opposite - complete lack vs. having knowledge)
Example: Er weiß nichts.
Verb

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weiß Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use weiß in context. Discover weiß collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master weiß usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

weiß Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

weiß er
he knows
High frequency
weiß sie
she knows, it knows
High frequency
weiß es
it knows
High frequency
weiß ich
I know
High frequency
weiß nicht
doesn't know, don't know
High frequency
weiß dass
knows that
High frequency
weiß ob
knows whether, knows if
High frequency
weiß Bescheid
knows, is informed
High frequency
weiß genau
knows exactly
High frequency
weiß gut
knows well
High frequency
weiß nicht mehr
doesn't know anymore, forgot
High frequency
weiß alles
knows everything
High frequency
weiß nichts
knows nothing
High frequency
weiß viel
knows much, knows a lot
High frequency
weiß wenig
knows little
High frequency
weiß schon
already knows
High frequency
weiß noch
still knows, knows yet
High frequency
weiß auch
also knows
High frequency
weiß dann
knows then
High frequency
weiß man
one knows, you know
High frequency
weiß Gott
God knows
High frequency
wer weiß
who knows
High frequency
weiß wollen
wants to know
High frequency
weiß müssen
must know, has to know
High frequency
weiß können
can know, is able to know
High frequency
weiß sollte
should know
High frequency
weiß wird
will know
High frequency
weiß hat
has known
High frequency
weiß hatte
had known
High frequency
weiß sich
knows oneself
Medium frequency

weiß Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

weiß nicht
doesn't know, don't know
Expressing lack of knowledge
weiß Bescheid
knows, is informed
Being aware of something
weiß Gott
God knows
Expressing uncertainty or emphasis
wer weiß
who knows
Expressing uncertainty
weiß nicht mehr
doesn't know anymore, forgot
Expressing forgotten knowledge
weiß genau
knows exactly
Expressing precise knowledge
weiß gut
knows well
Expressing thorough knowledge
weiß alles
knows everything
Expressing complete knowledge
weiß nichts
knows nothing
Expressing complete lack of knowledge
weiß nicht, wo einem der Kopf steht
doesn't know which way is up, is overwhelmed
Expressing confusion or being overwhelmed
sich zu helfen wissen
to know how to help oneself, to be resourceful
Expressing resourcefulness or self-reliance
weiß, was man tut
knows what one is doing
Expressing competence or awareness
weiß nicht, was man tun soll
doesn't know what to do
Expressing uncertainty or helplessness
weiß Bescheid müssen
has to know, needs to be informed
Expressing necessity of knowledge

weiß Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

weißt
Meaning: know (you)
High similarity
wissen
Meaning: know (we/they)
High similarity
wusste
Meaning: knew
High similarity
hat gewusst
Meaning: has known
High similarity
kennt
Meaning: knows
Medium similarity
versteht
Meaning: understands
Medium similarity
ist informiert
Meaning: is informed
High similarity
ist bewusst
Meaning: is aware
High similarity
erinnert sich
Meaning: remembers
Medium similarity

weiß Antonyms (Antonyme)

weiß antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to weiß. Discover weiß opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

weiß nicht
Meaning: doesn't know, don't know
vergisst
Meaning: forgets
ist unwissend
Meaning: is ignorant, is unaware
weiß nichts
Meaning: knows nothing

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