German Word of the Day
Wissen
/VISS-en/ • noun — 25th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: knowledge or understanding; the facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education.
Examples
- Wissen ist Macht.
(Knowledge is power.) - Er hat ein umfangreiches Wissen über Geschichte.
(He has extensive knowledge about history.) - Wir sollten unser Wissen ständig erweitern.
(We should continuously expand our knowledge.)
Synonyms
- Kenntnis
- Wissenschaft
The word 'Wissen' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to knowledge on a variety of subjects, whether in academic discussions or everyday conversations.
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