NOUN

Erkenntnis/ɛɐ̯ˈkɛntnɪs/insight; realization; knowledge

Erkenntnis is a German noun that means insight, realization, or knowledge. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈkɛntnɪs/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Erkenntnisse".

Definitions

1.a sudden or clear understanding about something; realization(general)

a.an idea or fact learned or recognized through thinking or experience

Plötzlich hatte sie die Erkenntnis, dass sie ihren Beruf wechseln wollte.Suddenly she had the realization that she wanted to change her profession.

2.knowledge or understanding gained through study or research(academic, scientific)

a.a result or outcome of scientific investigation

Die neuesten wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse verändern unser Bild von der Welt.The latest scientific findings are changing our view of the world.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Erkenntnisdie Erkenntnisse
Genitiveder Erkenntnisder Erkenntnisse
Dativeder Erkenntnisden Erkenntnissen
Accusativedie Erkenntnisdie Erkenntnisse

Frequently asked questions

What does "Erkenntnis" mean in English?
"Erkenntnis" means insight, realization, or knowledge. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Erkenntnis"?
"Erkenntnis" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈkɛntnɪs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Erkenntnis" der, die, or das?
"Erkenntnis" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Erkenntnis"?
The plural of "Erkenntnis" is "Erkenntnisse".
What part of speech is "Erkenntnis"?
"Erkenntnis" is a noun in German.

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