Translation of German word "Wissen" to English
dasWissen
/ˈviːsn̩/
Meaning
NounKnowledge; the state of knowing.
How to use
The neuter noun Wissen ('knowledge / science') is a nominalized verb (wissen). It declines regularly and has no plural. The idiom meines Wissens means 'to my knowledge / as far as I know'.
🇬🇧 English
Knowledge
Example
Ich habe viel Wissen über die Geschichte.
I have a lot of knowledge about history.
Das Wissen ist Macht.
Knowledge is power.
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Common phrases
- meines Wissens— to my knowledge / as far as I know (parenthetical idiom)
- Fachwissen— expertise / specialist knowledge (related compound)
- Wissen erwerben— to acquire / gain knowledge
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What is the definition of the German word "das Wissen"?▼
The German word "das Wissen" is defined as: "Knowledge; the state of knowing."
What does the German word "das Wissen" mean?▼
The German word "das Wissen" means "Knowledge" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich habe viel Wissen über die Geschichte." (which translates as "I have a lot of knowledge about history.").
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