This is the 5273rd most frequent Dutch word.
ken
"Ken" in Dutch means "to know" or "recognize."
In this sentence, 'ken' is the first person singular present tense of the verb 'kennen', meaning 'to know'. It indicates awareness or familiarity with a person.
Ik ken haar al jaren.
I have known her for years.
Here, 'ken' is the second person singular present tense of the verb 'kennen'. It is used to inquire about someone's familiarity with a place.
Ken je deze stad goed?
Do you know this city well?
In this case, the word 'ken' is part of the noun 'kenner', derived from the verb 'kennen', meaning someone with knowledge or expertise in a specific field.