VERB

kennen/ˈkɛnən/to know (personally); be acquainted with

kennen is a German verb that means to know (personally) or be acquainted with. It is pronounced /ˈkɛnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "kannte" and the past participle is "gekannt".

Definitions

1.to know or be acquainted with (a person, place, or thing) through experience(personal acquaintance)

a.to be familiar with someone or something personally

Ich kenne ihn seit Jahren.I have known him for years.

b.to be familiar with a place, book, situation etc.

Kennst du Berlin?Are you familiar with Berlin?

Conjugation

Infinitivekennen
Present (ich)kenne
Present (du)kennst
Present (er/sie/es)kennt
Preterite (ich)kannte
Participle IIgekannt
Konjunktiv II (ich)kennte
Imperative (singular)kenne
Imperative (plural)kennt
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "kennen" mean in English?
"kennen" means to know (personally) or be acquainted with. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "kennen"?
"kennen" is pronounced /ˈkɛnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "kennen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "kennen" is "gekannt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "kennen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "kennen" becomes "kannte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "kennen"?
"kennen" is a verb in German.

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