wissen
Translation
to know
Examples
Ich weiß das nicht.
I don't know that.
Weißt du, wo er ist?
Do you know where he is?
Er will alles besser wissen.
He wants to know everything better (he's a know-it-all).
Grammar Patterns
to know ((sth.)) Ich weiß die Antwort.
to know ((about sth.)) Ich weiß nichts von dem Plan.
to know ((that/where/when...)) Ich weiß, dass er kommt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kennen (to be familiar with); Antonyms: vermuten
Etymology
From Proto-Indo-European *weid- (to see). 'I have seen' implies 'I know'. Related to 'vision', 'video', and 'wise'.
Memory Tips
A 'wise' person 'wissen' (knows) a lot. Use 'wissen' for facts, 'kennen' for people.