erkennen
recognize
The German word 'erkennen' is used to express the act of recognizing or acknowledging something. It is often used in contexts where one identifies or becomes aware of a fact, a situation, or a person. It can also be used to express the ability to distinguish or identify something, such as a face or a melody. The word is a verb and is conjugated in different forms depending on the subject and the tense.
Example sentences using: erkennen
Ich kann dich kaum erkennen
I can hardly recognize you
This sentence is used when the speaker finds difficulty in recognizing the person they are addressing due to some changes like ageing, dressing, or after a long time of separation.
Frühe Symptome sind schwer zu erkennen
Early symptoms are difficult to recognize
The above sentence is commonly used in the context of medical situations, particularly those relating to diseases whose early warning signs might be subtle or easily missed.
Er konnte die Wahrheit hinter ihrer Lüge erkennen
He could recognize the truth behind her lie
The sentence suggests that the speaker could discern the true facts behind the false information or deception being presented to him.