NOUN
dasKnow-how/ˈnoːhaʊ̯/expertise; know-how; practical knowledge
Know-how is a German noun that means expertise, know-how, or practical knowledge. It is pronounced /ˈnoːhaʊ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.praktische Kenntnisse und Erfahrungen auf einem Fachgebiet(fachsprache, allgemein)
a.das für eine bestimmte Aufgabe oder Tätigkeit notwendige Fachwissen
Für dieses Projekt benötigen wir technisches Know-how.—We need technical know-how for this project.
b.die Fähigkeit, eine Sache aufgrund von Erfahrung und Wissen erfolgreich umzusetzen
Dank seines Know-hows konnte das Unternehmen wachsen.—Thanks to his know-how, the company was able to grow.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Know-how | — |
| Genitive | des Know-hows | — |
| Dative | dem Know-how | — |
| Accusative | das Know-how | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Know-how" mean in English?
- "Know-how" means expertise, know-how, or practical knowledge. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Know-how"?
- "Know-how" is pronounced /ˈnoːhaʊ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Know-how" der, die, or das?
- "Know-how" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Know-how"?
- "Know-how" is a noun in German.
