kennis

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch kennesse. Equivalent to kennen +‎ -nis.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɛ.nɪs/, /ˈkɛ.nəs/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: ken‧nis
  • Rhymes: -ɛnɪs

Noun

kennis f (uncountable)

  1. knowledge

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: kennis
  • Negerhollands: kennis

Noun

kennis m or f (plural kennissen, diminutive kennisje n)

  1. acquaintance, friend

Derived terms

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