die Vorkenntnis
Translation
prior knowledge, previous experience
Examples
Für diesen Kurs sind keine Vorkenntnisse nötig.
No prior knowledge is necessary for this course.
Er hat Vorkenntnisse in diesem Bereich.
He has prior knowledge in this area.
Grammar Patterns
prior knowledge ((in sth.)) Prior knowledge in German is an advantage.
to have prior knowledge ((of sth.)) He has prior knowledge of this software.
Similar Words
Grundwissen (basic knowledge), Erfahrung (experience); Antonyms: Unwissenheit (ignorance)
Etymology
Composed of Vor- (before, prior) + Kenntnis (knowledge).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'Kenntnis' (knowledge) you have 'vor' (before) starting something. Often used in the plural 'Vorkenntnisse'.