German word

Know-how

Pronunciation

IPA/noːˈhaʊ̯/

Meaning

  • neuter nounknow-how

Example

Die Know-hows der verschiedenen Abteilungen unterscheiden sich stark.

The know-how of the various departments differs greatly.

Illustration for Know-how (know-how)

More examples

Die junge Abteilung muss zuerst praktisches Know-how erwerben.

The young department must first acquire practical know-how.

Core concept

A well-used toolkit that turns specialist understanding into workable solutions.

Common phrases

  • praktisches Know-how erwerben

    acquire practical know-how

  • Know-how teilen

    share know-how

  • Know-how dokumentieren

    document know-how

Similar words

Wissen: General knowledge of facts and information.
Erfahrung: Knowledge gained through hands-on experience.
Fachwissen: Deep knowledge of a specialized field.
Kenntnisse: Useful knowledge gained through work or study.

Definition in German

Know-how steht für anwendbares, meist berufliches Wissen und die praktische Fähigkeit, Aufgaben zu lösen.

Word origin

German borrowed Know-how from English, where the phrase combines know and how to name knowledge of how to do something.

Usage tips

  • Know-how is a neuter noun in German, so the standard article is das and the plural is Know-hows.

Other meanings

  • skillnoun

Opposites

  • Unwissenheitignorancenoun

Related words

  • know-how-orientiertknow-how-orientedadjective
  • Know-how-Datenbankknow-how databasenoun

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