know

wissen, kennen

Über etwas Bescheid wissen.

In einfachem Englisch: To have information about something in your mind.

• I know your name.
• She knew the answer immediately.
• Do you know what time it is?

So benutzt man es: know about something (Do you know about the new rules?); know + question word + clause (I know where she lives.)

Synonyme: be aware of

Häufige Wendungen: know the answer, know someone's name, know about something, know a secret

kennen

Eine Person oder einen Ort kennen, weil man sie getroffen hat oder dort gewesen ist.

In einfachem Englisch: To be familiar with a person or place because you have met them or been there.

• Do you know my sister?
• I've known him for years.
• She knows this city very well.

Synonyme: be familiar with, be acquainted with

Häufige Wendungen: know someone well, know the area, get to know someone

wissen, sicher sein

Sicher sein, dass etwas wahr ist.

In einfachem Englisch: To be sure that something is true.

• I know you're right.
• He knew the plan would work.
• How do you know she's safe?

So benutzt man es: know that + clause (I know that she is telling the truth.)

Synonyme: be certain, be sure

Gegenteile: doubt

Häufige Wendungen: know for sure, know for certain, know something is true

verstehen, beherrschen, können

Ein Thema verstehen oder etwas können, weil man es gelernt oder Erfahrung damit hat.

In einfachem Englisch: To understand a subject or be able to do something through learning or experience.

• I know how to cook.
• He knows several languages.
• Do you know how this machine works?

So benutzt man es: know how to do something (She knows how to repair bicycles.)

Synonyme: understand, have mastered

Häufige Wendungen: know how to swim, know your subject, know the rules, know your business

weißt du, nicht wahr

Steht am Satzende, um an etwas zu erinnern oder die Aufmerksamkeit auf das Gesagte zu lenken.

In einfachem Englisch: A word added at the end of a sentence to remind someone to pay attention to what you said.

• Be careful, know.
• You'll need your ticket, know.
• Don't leave the door open, know.

Synonyme: you know

Häufige Wendungen: be careful know, it's important know