die Hintergrundkenntnisse
Translation
background knowledge, background information
Examples
Für diesen Job braucht man Hintergrundkenntnisse.
You need background knowledge for this job.
Ihre Hintergrundkenntnisse in Geschichte sind nützlich.
Her background knowledge in history is useful.
Grammar Patterns
to have background knowledge ((in sth.)) Man braucht Hintergrundkenntnisse in der Informatik.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vorwissen, Fachwissen
Etymology
From 'Hintergrund' (background) + 'Kenntnisse' (knowledge, plural). Literally 'background knowledge'.
Memory Tips
Think of the specific pieces of 'knowledge' (Kenntnisse) you have in the 'background' (Hintergrund) to understand a topic.