Noun
das Wissen
Pronunciation: /ˈvɪsən/
knowledge
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Meanings
Noun
- knowledge
Example sentence
Dieses Wissen hilft dir im Alltag.
This knowledge helps you in everyday life.
Word forms
singular
das Wissen
No common plural.
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Wissen
Accusativedas Wissen
Dativedem Wissen
Genitivedes Wissens
Wissen has no common plural.
Usage
- Wissen über ein Thema — Über plus accusative introduces the subject of the knowledge.
- sein Wissen erweitern — A common expression for increasing what one knows.
Ihr Wissen über Pflanzen ist beeindruckend.
Her knowledge of plants is impressive.
Not the word you meant? See also wissen (Verb).