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wissen

/ˈvɪsən/

to know (a fact)

Verb Details

Auxiliary
haben
Past participle
gewusst
Separable
No
Irregular
Yes

Usage Note

Use for facts and information: 'Ich weiß, wo er ist.' Use 'kennen' for people and places.

Example Sentences

Ich weiß nicht.

I don't know.

Weißt du das?

Do you know that?

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