wissen

Meaning and Usage

"Wissen" means "to know" in German. It is used to express having knowledge or being aware of something.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "wissen" is an infinitive verb. It is derived from the Old High German "wizzan" and does not contain any prefix, root, or suffix.

Comparisons between German and English

The word "wissen" is similar to the English word "to know" both in meaning and usage.

Example Sentences

1. Ich weiß, dass morgen ein Feiertag ist. (I know that tomorrow is a holiday.)
2. Wir wissen nicht, wo er ist. (We don't know where he is.)

Memory Tips

Think of "wissen" as "wisdom" to help remember its meaning as "to know."

Additional Vocabulary

Synonyms: kennen (to know), sich auskennen (to be familiar) Antonyms: nicht wissen (not to know), unwissend (ignorant)

Conjugation (for verbs)

ich weiß (I know) du weißt (you know) er/sie/es weiß (he/she/it knows) wir wissen (we know) ihr wisst (you know) sie wissen (they know)