Translation of German word "wissen" to English
wissen
/ˈviːsn̩/
Meaning
VerbTo perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of; to be certain that.
How to use
The irregular mixed verb wissen ('to know a fact / be aware of') conjugates like a modal verb in the present: ich weiß, du weißt, er weiß, wir wissen. Past forms: wusste, hat gewusst. Do not confuse with kennen (to know/be acquainted with a person, place, or object).
🇬🇧 English
to know
Example
Ich weiß, dass ich Recht habe und dass du Unrecht hast.
I know that I'm right and that you're wrong.
Er wusste, dass etwas Schreckliches passieren würde.
He knew something terrible was going to happen.
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Common phrases
- Ich weiß nicht.— I don't know.
- Bescheid wissen— to be informed / know about it
- Wer weiß?— Who knows?
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich habe gewusst
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #168 in German
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The German word "wissen" is defined as: "To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of; to be certain that."
What does the German word "wissen" mean?▼
The German word "wissen" means "to know" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich weiß, dass ich Recht habe und dass du Unrecht hast." (which translates as "I know that I'm right and that you're wrong.").
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