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“Ich weiß die Antwort.”
I know the answer.
to know (facts or information)
Er weiß, wo der Bahnhof ist.
He knows where the train station is.
Used for factual knowledge or awareness. Often followed by a subordinate clause or object.
to know how to do something
Sie weiß, wie man Klavier spielt.
She knows how to play the piano.
Followed by a subordinate clause with 'wie' (how) or 'dass' (that).
to be aware of
Ich weiß von dem Problem.
I am aware of the problem.
Used when acknowledging or being informed about something.
'Wissen' is a modal verb and often used in the present tense to express knowledge. It is frequently followed by a subordinate clause introduced by 'dass' (that) or 'wie' (how).
Use 'wissen' for factual knowledge (e.g., 'Ich weiß die Antwort') and 'kennen' for familiarity (e.g., 'Ich kenne diesen Mann').
From Middle High German 'wizzen', from Old High German 'wizzan', from Proto-Germanic '*witaną', related to English 'wit' and 'wisdom'. Cognate with Dutch 'weten', Swedish 'veta', and Gothic 'witan'.
In German, 'wissen' is used for factual knowledge, while 'kennen' is used for familiarity with people, places, or things. 'Wissen' is a modal verb and often used with subordinate clauses.