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Topic: Dutch

"Hij weet hoeveel huisdieren ik heb."

Translation:He knows how many pets I have.

10 months ago

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https://www.duolingo.com/VictoriaLestingi
VictoriaLestingi
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Hi, what is the difference between the verbs "weten" and "kent". I understand they both translate to "know" in English, but they are not interchangeable (I think). If someone could please point out when each should be used? Many thanks!

7 months ago
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Laure-Tess
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I think "kennen" is "to know" somebody/something or "to be able to". While "weten" is "to "know" information, the way to go somewhere.

2 months ago
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Simius
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"To be able to" would be "kunnen", which is an entirely different verb.

2 months ago
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