Allgemeinwissen

general knowledge

noun al-ge-MYN-vis-sen Rare

Origin: from allgemein (general) and Wissen (knowledge)

Usage Note

Allgemeinwissen is broad general knowledge across many fields, the kind tested in quizzes and valued in education. It combines allgemein (general) with Wissen (knowledge) and is used only in the singular. A near-synonym is Allgemeinbildung, stressing the cultivated dimension.

Examples

"Durch viel Lesen erweitert man sein Allgemeinwissen."

Natural Translation

Through a lot of reading one broadens one's general knowledge.

Literal Translation

Through much reading broadens one one's general-knowledge.

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