ˈvɪsn̩
Translation
to know (a fact)
Word origin
From Old High German wizzan, from the Germanic root meaning to have seen and so to know.
- Origin
- Old High German
- Root
- wizzan
- English cognates
- wit, wise
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
leider .
I am afraid I do not know.
, Schlüssel ?
Do you know where my key is?
sofort, .
She knew straight away what had to be done.
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