to know
01
veta, känna till
to have some information about something
Transitive: to know sth | to know that
Exempel
Do you know where the nearest gas station is?
Vet du var den närmaste bensinstationen är?
He knows that he made a mistake and apologizes for it.
Han vet att han gjorde ett misstag och ber om ursäkt för det.
1.1
veta, vara säker
to be completely certain about something
Transitive: to know that
Exempel
He knew deep down that he would regret it if he did n't take the job offer.
Han visste innerst inne att han skulle ångra sig om han inte tog jobberbjudandet.
I do n't know if I'm ready to commit to a long-term relationship.
Jag vet inte om jag är redo att engagera mig i ett långsiktigt förhållande.
02
känna, veta
to be acquainted or familiar with a person, thing, place, etc.
Transitive: to know sb/sth
Exempel
I know the owner of the restaurant, he's a friend of mine.
Jag känner restaurangägaren, han är en vän till mig.
She knows the city like the back of her hand, having lived there for years.
Hon känner till staden som sin egen ficka, efter att ha bott där i flera år.
2.1
veta, kunna
to have learned something such as a skill and be able to use it
Transitive: to know how to do something
Exempel
Do they know how to fix a flat tire?
Vet de hur man lagar en punkterad däck?
Do you know how to swim?
Kan du simma?
2.2
känna till, uppleva
to have experience of something, especially a certain feeling or situation
Transitive: to know sth
Complex Transitive: to know sb/sth to do sth
Exempel
He knows the pain of loss after his grandmother passed away last year.
Han vet smärtan av förlust efter att hans farmor gick bort förra året.
I 've never known her to be late before, she's always very punctual.
Jag har aldrig känt henne att vara sen förut, hon är alltid mycket punktlig.
2.3
känna, veta
to perceive someone or something as a person or thing with particular qualities
Complex Transitive: to know sb/sth as sb/sth
Exempel
He's known as a charismatic and inspiring speaker who always leaves a lasting impression.
Han är känd som en karismatisk och inspirerande talare som alltid lämnar ett bestående intryck.
She has become well known as a successful entrepreneur in the tech industry.
Hon har blivit välkänd som en framgångsrik entreprenör i techbranschen.
2.4
känna igen, identifiera
to recognize or identify someone or something as different from others
Transitive: to know sb/sth
Exempel
She knows her sister's handwriting from anyone else's.
Hon känner igen sin systers handstil bland andras.
The teacher knows each student by their handwriting.
Läraren känner igen varje elev efter deras handstil.
2.5
känna igen, identifiera
to be able to identify a particular person or thing
Transitive: to know sth
Exempel
I could n't see her face in the dark, but I knew it was my sister from her laugh.
Jag kunde inte se hennes ansikte i mörkret, men jag visste att det var min syster på hennes skratt.
I know that book anywhere - it's my favorite.
Jag känner igen den boken var som helst - det är min favorit.
2.6
känna, veta
to use a specific title or name for people or things
Complex Transitive: to know sb/sth as sb/sth
Exempel
John Allen Hendrix was better known by his stage name ' Jimi' Hendrix.
John Allen Hendrix var bättre känd under sitt scen namn 'Jimi' Hendrix.
The band was previously known as ' The Quarrymen' before they changed their name to ' The Beatles'.
Bandet var tidigare känt som 'The Quarrymen' innan de bytte namn till 'The Beatles'.
03
känna, knulla
to have sex with someone
Transitive: to know sb
Exempel
Tom knew Susan in the shower.
Tom kände Susan i duschen.
Bill knew Sarah on the kitchen table.
Bill kände Sarah på köksbordet.
Lexikalt Träd
knowable
knower
knowing
know
