kennen
Translation
to know, to be familiar with, to be acquainted with
Examples
Kennst du meinen Bruder?
Do you know my brother?
Ich kenne diese Stadt sehr gut.
I know this city very well.
Wir kennen uns schon seit der Schule.
We've known each other since school.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to know (sb./sth.) I know this song.
Similar Words
wissen (to know a fact); Antonyms: nicht kennen (to not know)
Etymology
From Old High German 'kennen', meaning 'to recognise, to know'. Related to the archaic English word 'ken'.
Memory Tips
Use 'kennen' for people, places, and things you are familiar with. Use 'wissen' for facts and information. 'Ich kenne ihn' (I know him) vs. 'Ich weiß, wer er ist' (I know who he is).