kennen
Translation
to know, to be acquainted with
Examples
Wir kannten den Weg nicht.
We didn't know the way.
Sie kannten sich schon lange.
They had known each other for a long time.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to know, be acquainted with (sb./sth.) I know this man.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wissen (to know a fact); Antonyms: nicht kennen (to not know)
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *kannijaną, related to English 'know' and 'can'.
Memory Tips
Use 'kennen' for being familiar with people, places, or things. Use 'wissen' for knowing facts. Remember: 'kennen' a person, 'wissen' a fact.