die Vorkenntnisse
Translation
prior knowledge, previous experience
Examples
Für diesen Kurs sind keine Vorkenntnisse erforderlich.
No prior knowledge is required for this course.
Er hat gute Vorkenntnisse in diesem Bereich.
He has good prior knowledge in this area.
Grammar Patterns
to have prior knowledge ((in sth.)) He has prior knowledge in programming.
no prior knowledge required No prior knowledge is required for this workshop.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Vorwissen, die Grundlagen; Antonyms: die Unwissenheit (ignorance)
Etymology
Composed of 'vor-' (before, prior) and 'Kenntnisse' (knowledge). It directly translates to 'prior knowledge'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'knowledge' ('Kenntnisse') you have 'before' ('vor') you take a class or start a job.