know
beginnerA2/noʊ/ · know
to have information, be aware of, or be acquainted with something.
Meanings
to have information, be aware of, or be acquainted with something.
کسی چیز کی معلومات رکھنا، آگاہ ہونا یا اس کے ساتھ واقف ہونا۔
جاننا
jaan-na
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- know the truth
- know someone
- know the answer
Example Sentences
I know the answer to the question.
میں اس سوال کا جواب جانتا ہوں۔
mein is sawal ka jawāb jaan-ta hūn.
Do you know her personally?
کیا تم اسے ذاتی طور پر جانتے ہو؟
kya tum use zaati taur par jaan-te ho?
He knows a lot about history.
وہ تاریخ کے بارے میں بہت جانتا ہے۔
woh tareekh ke baare mein bohat jaan-ta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Whenever you hear 'know', think of a light bulb turning on - it signifies understanding.
Imagine a person reading a book, with a light bulb glowing above their head.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عشق میں کچھ ایسا ہے کہ جانیں بھی جانیں، سب کچھ جانتے ہیں مگر جانا نہیں جانیں۔
Ishq mein kuch aisa hai ke jaanen bhi jaanen, sab kuch jaante hain magar jaana nahin jaanen.
In love, there is something such that even the known does not become known.
— Unknown, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جان کو جانچا نہیں جاتا۔
Jaan ko jaancha nahi jata.
One's worth is not assessed.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "cnāwan" — to recognize, to know
First known use: before 12th century
The word has evolved from the Old English term 'cnāwan', which means to recognize or be aware of something.