Kenntnis

knowledge

noun KENT-nis Rare

Origin: from kennen (to know, be familiar with)

Also means

awareness

Usage Note

Kenntnis in the plural Kenntnisse means concrete skills or expertise, as in Englischkenntnisse (knowledge of English). In the singular, Kenntnis nehmen von means 'to take note of'. It differs from Wissen by stressing acquired, practical familiarity.

Examples

"Gute Sprachkenntnisse sind hier sehr wichtig."

Natural Translation

Good language skills are very important here.

Literal Translation

Good language-knowledges are here very important.

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