Meaning of the German Word "Erkennen"

erkennen
recognize

To know who someone is or what something is because you have seen or experienced them before.

Example Sentence

Ich habe dich mit deiner neuen Frisur kaum erkannt!

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To understand or become aware of something.

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Definition: To know who someone is or what something is because you have seen or experienced them before.

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