know
gb/nˈoʊ/ us/nˈoʊ/
A1
English
~ 100
tud, ismer, felismer
VERB
A1
1
tud
A1
Usage pattern:
to know [something]
I know the capital of France is Paris.
Tudom, hogy Franciaország fővárosa Párizs.
She knows that he is lying.
Tudja, hogy hazudik.
Do you know the rules of the game?
We know the meeting starts at nine.
They know the answer to the question.
Learner examples
I know your name.
Tudom a nevedet.
He knows my phone number.
Tudja a telefonszámomat.
Do you know this song?
We know the way to the park.
They know my teacher.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'know' with 'learn'; 'know' is for having information already, 'learn' is for getting it.
Meaning
Be aware of a fact
Collocations
know the answer
|know the facts
|know the truth
|know the rules
|know the details
Synonyms
understand (Implies grasping the meaning, not just being aware of the fact.)
Antonyms
ignore (Means to deliberately not pay attention to information.)
Themes
communication
|knowledge
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definition
To have information in your mind.
To have information in your mind because you have learned or been told it.
VERB
A1
2
ismer
A1
Usage pattern:
to know [someone/something]
I know her from school.
Ismerem őt az iskolából.
Do you know this restaurant?
Ismered ezt az éttermet?
They know each other very well.
We know the city like the back of our hand.
He knows that shop; he goes there often.
Learner examples
I know my neighbor.
Ismerem a szomszédomat.
She knows my brother.
Ismeri a fivéremet.
Do you know this place?
We know our teacher.
They know that shop.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'meet' instead of 'know' when they mean familiarity over time.
Meaning
Be familiar with someone/something
Collocations
know each other
|know a person well
|know the city
|know the area
Synonyms
recognize (Focuses on identifying from memory, not general familiarity.)
Antonyms
meet (Refers to encountering someone for the first time.)
Themes
relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To have met or seen someone or something before.
To have met, seen, or experienced someone or something before and remember them or it.
VERB
A2
3
tud
A1
Usage pattern:
to know [how/why/what]
I know how to swim.
Tudok úszni.
She knows why the machine stopped working.
Tudja, miért állt le a gép.
They know what it takes to win.
He knows how computers work.
Learner examples
I know how to read.
Tudok olvasni.
She knows how to make a cake.
Tud tortát sütni.
They know what this means.
We know why he is late.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes forget to use 'how', 'why', or 'what' after 'know' when talking about understanding processes or reasons.
Meaning
Understand deeply
Collocations
know how to do something
|know what to expect
|know why it happens
Synonyms
comprehend (More formal; emphasizes complete mental grasp.)
Antonyms
misunderstand (Fail to correctly understand something.)
Themes
education
|skills
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To understand something well because you have learned about it or done it before.
To understand something through experience, study, or reasoning.
VERB
B1
4
felismer
B1
Usage pattern:
to know [someone/something] by [sight/sound/name]
I don't know him by name, but I recognize his face.
Névről nem ismerem, de felismerem az arcát.
She knew the song as soon as it started playing.
Azonnal felismerte a dalt, amint megszólalt.
Do you know this smell?
Learner examples
I know her face.
Felismerem az arcát.
He knows this song.
Felismeri ezt a dalt.
We know this voice.
Meaning
Recognize by sight/sound
Collocations
know by sight
|know by name
Synonyms
identify (More formal; emphasizes accurate recognition.)
Antonyms
mistake for (To wrongly think something is someone else.)
Themes
perception
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To see or hear something and remember it from before.
To be able to identify someone or something because you have seen, heard, or experienced them before.
VERB
A2
5
tud
A2
Usage pattern:
to know (that) [clause]
I know she'll say yes.
Tudom, hogy igent fog mondani.
He knows it's going to rain tomorrow.
Tudja, hogy holnap esni fog.
We know this is the right decision.
Learner examples
I know you are right.
Tudom, hogy igazad van.
She knows it will rain.
Tudja, hogy esni fog.
We know he is here.
Meaning
Be certain about a fact
Collocations
know for sure
|know full well
Synonyms
be sure (Slightly less formal; more conversational.)
Antonyms
doubt (To feel uncertain about something.)
Themes
certainty
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To be sure that something is true.
To be sure that something is true or will happen, without doubt.
Grammar
Dictionary form
know
IPA
GB/nˈoʊ/
US/nˈoʊ/
Syllables & stress
know (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (know)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: know
- 3rd Person Singular: knows
- Present Participle: knowing
- Past: knew
- Past Participle: known
Word family
Forms
knows
verb
knowing
verb
knew
verb
known
verb
Core family
knowledge
noun B1
knowledgeable
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
unknown
adjective B1
unknowingly
adverb B2
Related words
know-how
noun B2
Advanced or less common
knowingly
adverb B2
Highlights
- Irregular past: knew Verb
- Irregular past participle: known Verb
Expressions
be in the know
1/bˈi ˈɪn ðə nˈoʊ/
idiom
informal
Have special information others lack
To have special or secret information that others do not have.
Examples
- Only a few people are in the know about the project.
- He likes to feel in the know about company gossip.
know by heart
1/nˈoʊ bˈaɪ hˈɑɹt/
idiom
Remember exactly without looking
To remember something perfectly without looking at it.
Examples
- I know all the lyrics by heart.
- She knows her phone number by heart.
know for sure
1/nˈoʊ fɚ ʃˈʊɹ/
fixed phrase
Be completely certain about something
To be completely sure that something is true.
Examples
- I don't know for sure if he'll come.
- She knows for sure that she passed the exam.
not that I know of
1/nˈɑt ðˈæt ˈaɪ nˈoʊ əv/
fixed phrase
Say you are not aware of something now
Used when you are not aware of something being true at this time.
Examples
- Is he married? Not that I know of.
- Are there any delays? Not that I know of.
you know what I mean
1/jˈu nˈoʊ wˈʌt ˈaɪ mˈin/
fixed phrase
informal
Check if listener understands meaning/feeling
Used to check if someone understands what you mean or feel.
Examples
- It's been a rough day, you know what I mean?
- He's a bit strange, you know what I mean?