“Kennst du...?”
Do you know...?
Small TalkInformalA1
Literal Translation
Word for word: “Know you...?”
Pronunciation
/kɛnst duː/
When to Use This Phrase
Use 'kennen' for people, places and things you're familiar with, and 'wissen' for facts: 'Kennst du Anna?' but 'Weißt du, wo Anna wohnt?'. With people you call 'Sie', ask 'Kennen Sie...?'.
Example Sentences
Kennst du dieses Lied?
Do you know this song?
Kennst du schon meine Schwester Lena?
Have you met my sister Lena?
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