NOUN

Kenntnis/ˈkɛntnɪs/knowledge; awareness; information

Kenntnis is a German noun that means knowledge, awareness, or information. It is pronounced /ˈkɛntnɪs/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Kenntnisse".

Definitions

1.knowledge, awareness, or information about something(general understanding)

a.the state of knowing about a subject or situation

Sie hatte keine Kenntnis von dem Vorfall.She had no knowledge of the incident.

b.formal information received

Bitte setzen Sie uns von Änderungen rechtzeitig in Kenntnis.Please inform us of any changes in good time.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Kenntnisdie Kenntnisse
Genitiveder Kenntnisder Kenntnisse
Dativeder Kenntnisden Kenntnissen
Accusativedie Kenntnisdie Kenntnisse

Frequently asked questions

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

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