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kennen

/ˈkɛnən/

to know / to be familiar with

Verb Details

Auxiliary
haben
Past participle
gekannt
Separable
No
Irregular
Yes

Usage Note

Use for people and places: 'Ich kenne Maria.' Use 'wissen' for facts and information.

Example Sentences

Ich kenne ihn.

I know him.

Kennst du Berlin?

Do you know Berlin?

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