B1verb

erkennen

to recognize; to realize; to identify or discern

Examples

  • Erst aus der Nähe konnte ich meinen alten Freund in der Menge erkennen.

    Only up close could I recognize my old friend in the crowd.

  • An den dunklen Wolken kann man gut erkennen, dass ein Sturm aufzieht.

    From the dark clouds you can clearly tell that a storm is approaching.

Related words

  • Anerkennung
  • anerkannt
  • Erkenntnis
  • anerkennen
  • unerkannt
  • wiedererkennen
  • unverkennbar
  • anerkennend

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