die Kenntnis
Translation
knowledge, awareness, information
Examples
Er hat gute Kenntnisse in Deutsch.
He has good knowledge of German.
Ich nehme das zur Kenntnis.
I'll take note of that.
Sie hat von der Sache keine Kenntnis.
She has no knowledge of the matter.
Grammar Patterns
to have knowledge ((of sth. / in sth.)) He has good knowledge of physics.
to take note ((of sth.)) The boss took note of the suggestion.
to be aware ((of sth.)) I have no awareness of this incident.
Similar Words
das Wissen (knowledge), die Information (information)
Etymology
From the verb 'kennen' (to know) plus the suffix '-nis', which forms abstract nouns. It literally means 'the state of knowing'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'kennen' (to know). 'Kenntnis' is the thing you know. It's often used in the plural 'Kenntnisse' to refer to skills or knowledge in a specific field.