weten
to know (a fact)
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈʋeː.tən/
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Cultural Note
Dutch distinguishes between 'weten' (to know a fact) and 'kennen' (to know a person/place). 'Ik weet het niet' (I don't know) is one of the first phrases learners master. 'Weet je wat?' (You know what?) is a common conversation starter.
📝 Example Sentences
Ik weet het niet.
I don't know.
Weet je hoe laat het is?
Do you know what time it is?
Dat wist ik niet!
I didn't know that!