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to be aware of
To be aware of something. The expression belongs to an elevated register, is rarely used today, and takes the genitive case.
Sie war der großen Verantwortung ihres Amtes inne.
She was aware of the great responsibility of her office.
'Inne' (aware) is used in the fixed construction 'einer Sache inne sein' (to be aware of something). The thing one is aware of is in the genitive case; 'sein' (to be) is conjugated accordingly.
Der Richter war der Tragweite seiner Entscheidung inne.
The judge was aware of the far-reaching implications of his decision.
Abstract nouns such as 'die Verantwortung' (responsibility), 'die Bedeutung' (significance), 'die Tragweite' (far-reaching implications), or 'die Folgen' (consequences) often appear in the genitive case. The expression is therefore often used in reflective or solemn statements.
Die Wissenschaftlerin war der Grenzen ihrer Methode inne.
The scientist was aware of the limitations of her method.
Der Autor war der Wirkung seiner Worte inne.
The author was aware of the effect of his words.
In this expression, 'inne' (aware) belongs to an elevated register and is rarely used today. It is found mainly in literary, solemn, or deliberately archaic texts.
Der Redner war der historischen Bedeutung dieses Augenblicks inne.
The speaker was aware of the historical significance of this moment.
