ˈvɪsn̩

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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

Verb typeirregular (preterite-present)

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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This word is part of lesson 1.