kündig
Translation
knowledgeable, versed, expert, informed
Examples
Er ist der deutschen Literatur kündig.
He is knowledgeable about German literature.
Sie war des Weges nicht kündig und verirrte sich.
She was not familiar with the path and got lost.
Grammar Patterns
to be kündig ((of sth.gen)) to be knowledgeable of sth. Er ist der deutschen Literatur kündig.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kundig, bewandert, sachverständig; Antonyms: unkündig, unwissend
Etymology
From Middle High German 'kündic', related to 'kund' (known).
Memory Tips
Think of 'cunning', which implies having special knowledge. This word is archaic or used in specific regions like Switzerland.