NOUN

Wissen/ˈvɪsn̩/knowledge; learning; expertise

Wissen is a German noun that means knowledge, learning, or expertise. It is pronounced /ˈvɪsn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das".

Definitions

1.knowledge or understanding about something(general/abstract)

a.state of knowing facts or information

Sein Wissen über Geschichte ist beeindruckend.His knowledge of history is impressive.

b.acquired information or skills through learning

Wissen wird durch Erfahrung und Lernen erweitert.Knowledge is expanded through experience and learning.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Wissen
Genitivedes Wissens
Dativedem Wissen
Accusativedas Wissen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Wissen" mean in English?
"Wissen" means knowledge, learning, or expertise. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Wissen"?
"Wissen" is pronounced /ˈvɪsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Wissen" der, die, or das?
"Wissen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What part of speech is "Wissen"?
"Wissen" is a noun in German.

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