das Wissen

Plural: die no plural
Based on: wissen
Noun
1.

the knowledge

Opposite: Unwissen
(General term, mainly for the "content", but can also work for the act of knowing.)
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To Know in German – “wissen” vs “kennen”

When do you use wissen and when do you use kennen? Learn a simple grammar-based way to choose, see where both verbs work, and test yourself with a quiz.

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How many meanings does the German word 'Wissen' have?

Wissen has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the knowledge.

What is the gender of 'Wissen'?

das

What is the plural of 'Wissen'?

die no plural

What is 'Wissen' related to?

The word 'Wissen' is related to wissen.

Where can I learn more about 'Wissen'?

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To Know in German – “wissen” vs “kennen”
When do you use wissen and when do you use kennen? Learn a simple grammar-based way to choose, see where both verbs work, and test yourself with a quiz.
Read article