kennis
knowledge, acquaintance
Intermediate Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ˈkɛ.nɪs/
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Cultural Note
'Kennis' has two meanings: knowledge and acquaintance. The Dutch make a clear distinction between a 'kennis' (acquaintance — someone you know) and a 'vriend' (friend — someone you're close to). This reflects the Dutch tendency to take friendship seriously.
📝 Example Sentences
Ze heeft veel kennis van de Nederlandse geschiedenis.
She has a lot of knowledge of Dutch history.
Hij is een kennis van mijn vader.
He is an acquaintance of my father.
Kennis is macht.
Knowledge is power.