die Vorkenntnisse
Translation
prior knowledge, previous experience
Examples
Für diesen Kurs sind keine Vorkenntnisse erforderlich.
No prior knowledge is required for this course.
Er hat gute Vorkenntnisse in diesem Bereich.
He has good prior knowledge in this field.
Grammar Patterns
to have prior knowledge ((in sth.)) She has prior knowledge in marketing.
no prior knowledge required Für diesen Kurs sind keine Vorkenntnisse erforderlich.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Vorwissen, die Grundlagen; Antonyms: die Unwissenheit (ignorance)
Etymology
From 'vor-' (before) + 'Kenntnisse' (knowledge, plural). Literally 'before-knowledge'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Vor' (before) + 'kennen' (to know). It's the knowledge you have *before* starting something new.