Verb

kennen

known

Ich habe ihn früher gut gekannt.

I used to know him well.

Hättest du die Antwort gekannt?

Would you have known the answer?

((j-n/et4)) kennen to know ((sb./sth.)) I have always known him well.

Synonyms: gewusst (from wissen); Antonyms: unbekannt (unknown)

Past participle of 'kennen' (to know). The 'ge-' prefix is a common marker for past participles.

'kennen' is for being acquainted with people, places, or things. 'wissen' is for knowing information or facts. You 'kennst' a city, but you 'weißt' its population.

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