This is the 8570th most frequent German word.
knowledge
The German word for "knowledge" is "Wissen," and it means "information, understanding, or skill acquired through experience or education."
Here, 'Wissen' again functions as a noun, implying personal or specific knowledge that can grow or improve.
Ich möchte mein Wissen über Geschichte erweitern.
I want to expand my knowledge about history.
In this example, 'Wissen' is used as a possessive noun, referring to the specific field of expertise or proficiency one has in a subject.
Er hat viel Wissen auf dem Gebiet der Informatik.
He has extensive knowledge in the field of computer science.
In this sentence, 'Wissen' is used as a noun to denote the concept of knowledge in general.