noun
knowledge, awareness
A2
Kenntnis (die) means knowledge or awareness, often of facts or procedures. Singular: die Kenntnis, plural Kenntnisse (often used to mean skills or information). Common constructions: 'Kenntnis von' or 'in Kenntnis setzen' (to notify). Feminine noun, regular plural form Kenntnisse. Used in formal and legal contexts.
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Gute Sprachkenntnisse sind im Beruf sehr wichtig.
Good language skills are very important at work.
Der Beamte erwähnte seine Kenntnis der Regeln, als der Fehler entdeckt wurde.
The official mentioned his knowledge of the rules when the mistake was discovered.
Unsere Kenntnis der Fakten ist begrenzt.
Our awareness of the facts is limited.
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Picture a book labeled 'Kenntnis' filled with facts and notes
sounds a bit like 'can this' — imagine asking 'can this person know that?'
die — imagine 'the (female) teacher' holding knowledge
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Formal noun used often in academic or legal contexts; plural 'Kenntnisse' commonly used when talking about skills.