know
Significado: To be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information
'Know' expresses awareness, familiarity, or understanding. English distinguishes between 'know' (facts, information) and 'know' (people, places - being familiar with). Unlike some languages, English uses the same verb for both. 'Know' does not take the continuous form for states of knowledge, only for the process of getting to know.
Ejemplos
- Do you know the answer to this question? 你知道这个问题的答案吗?¿Sabes la respuesta a esta pregunta?この質問の答えを知っていますか?이 질문의 답을 아시나요?
- I have known her for many years. 我认识她很多年了。La conozco desde hace muchos años.彼女とは長年の知り合いです。그녀와는 오랜 세월 알고 지낸 사이입니다.
- He knows London very well. 他对伦敦非常了解。Conoce Londres muy bien.彼はロンドンをとてもよく知っています。그는 런던을 매우 잘 알고 있습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old English 'cnāwan', meaning 'to recognise' or 'to perceive', from Proto-Germanic *knēaną. Related to Latin 'gnōscere' and Greek 'gignōskein'. The silent 'k' was pronounced until the 17th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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