NOUN

Erkenntnis/ɛɐ̯ˈkɛntnɪs/insight; knowledge; finding

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

Definitions

1.knowledge or insight gained through experience or study(general)

a.insight about understanding something

Durch das Experiment gewannen die Wissenschaftler neue Erkenntnisse.Through the experiment, the scientists gained new insights.

2.finding or result of scientific investigation(academic/research)

a.conclusion or result from research

Die wichtigsten Erkenntnisse der Studie werden im Bericht zusammengefasst.The main findings of the study are summarized in the report.

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, knowledge, or finding. 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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