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 study or experience(understanding; cognition)
a.newly acquired understanding or realization
Durch seine Forschung gewann er wichtige Erkenntnisse über das Klima.—Through his research, he gained important insights about the climate.
2.finding or result of scientific or scholarly investigation(result; discovery)
a.scientific or academic finding
Die Erkenntnisse dieser Studie sind für die Medizin von großer Bedeutung.—The findings of this study are of great importance for medicine.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Erkenntnis | die Erkenntnisse |
| Genitive | der Erkenntnis | der Erkenntnisse |
| Dative | der Erkenntnis | den Erkenntnissen |
| Accusative | die Erkenntnis | die 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.
