NOUN

Kenntnis/ˈkɛntnɪs/knowledge; skills; expertise

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

Definitions

1.factual knowledge or skills acquired through learning or experience(general ability/education)

a.knowledge of facts, subjects, or abilities, especially as acquired through education

Für diesen Job werden gute Computerkenntnisse vorausgesetzt.Good computer skills are required for this job.

b.practical skills or theoretical understanding in a specific area

Ihre Sprachkenntnisse sind beeindruckend.Her language skills are impressive.

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, skills, or expertise. 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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