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VerbA1
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?