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
Derived from Middle High German 'kündic', which is related to 'kund' meaning 'known'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'ken' (knowledge, understanding). It's an old-fashioned word, often replaced by 'kundig'.