kennen
Translation
known
Examples
Ich habe ihn früher gut gekannt.
I used to know him well.
Hättest du die Antwort gekannt?
Would you have known the answer?
Grammar Patterns
((j-n/et4)) kennen to know ((sb./sth.)) I have always known him well.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gewusst (from wissen); Antonyms: unbekannt (unknown)
Etymology
Past participle of 'kennen' (to know). The 'ge-' prefix is a common marker for past participles.
Memory Tips
'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.