German word

Kenner

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkɛnɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounconnoisseur

Example

Er ist ein Kenner der Kunst.

He is a connoisseur of art.

Illustration for Kenner (connoisseur)

More examples

Als Kenner guter Küche empfahl sie das Gericht.

As a connoisseur of fine cuisine, she recommended the dish.

Core concept

A knowledgeable evaluator distinguishes subtle features and can assess both excellence and worth in a specialized area.

Common phrases

  • Kenner guter Küche

    connoisseur of fine cuisine

  • als Kenner anerkannt werden

    be recognized as a connoisseur

  • Kenner auf dem Gebiet der Musik

    connoisseur in the field of music

Similar words

Experte: Someone with expert knowledge or skills for making accurate judgments.
Fachmann: A professional experienced in the practical work of a particular field.
Spezialist: Someone with highly developed knowledge or skills in a limited field.
Liebhaber: A knowledgeable enthusiast whose interest in a subject has grown through a hobby.

Definition in German

Jemand mit besonderer Sachkenntnis und der Fähigkeit, in einem Gebiet sichere Urteile zu treffen.

Word origin

The noun Kenner derives from the verb kennen with the productive person-forming ending -er, whose meaning narrowed from knowing to specialized judgment.

Usage tips

  • Kenner often sounds appreciative and specialized, whereas Experte is the broader everyday term for an expert.

Other meanings

  • expertnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Kennerwissenconnoisseur's knowledgenoun
  • Sachkennersubject-matter expertnoun

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