kundig
knowledgeable
Well informed and knowledgeable about a particular field, subject, or activity.
EXAMPLE
Sie ist eine kundige Ärztin und kennt sich mit seltenen Krankheiten aus.
She is a knowledgeable doctor and knows about rare diseases.
kundig
knowledgeable
kundig – kundiger – am kundigsten
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Meanings
einer Sache kundig sein
to be familiar with something
To be familiar with something and have experience in it; the thing in question is in the genitive, especially in the expression „des Weges kundig sein“ (to know the way).
EXAMPLE
Die Reiseleiterin war der Landessprache kundig und half uns bei jedem Gespräch.
The tour guide was familiar with the local language and helped us in every conversation.
sich kundig machen
to find out about something
To inform oneself about something and acquire the necessary knowledge about it.
EXAMPLE
Vor der Reise machte sie sich über die örtlichen Vorschriften kundig.
Before the trip, she found out about the local regulations.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry kundig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | kundig |
|---|---|
| comparative | kundiger |
| superlative | am kundigsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Register and style
„Kundig“ often sounds elevated or literary. In particular, fixed expressions with „kundig“ can sound literary or solemn.
EXAMPLE
Die kundige Historikerin erklärte die Zusammenhänge verständlich.
The knowledgeable historian explained the connections clearly.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include „kundige Beratung“ (expert advice), „kundige Auskunft“ (knowledgeable information), and „ein kundiger Fachmann“ (a knowledgeable expert). The adjective often appears before a noun referring to the knowledgeable person or their service.
EXAMPLE
Für die Restaurierung holten wir kundige Beratung ein.
For the restoration, we sought expert advice.
Fixed genitive
In the fixed expression „einer Sache kundig sein“ (to be familiar with something), the thing in question is in the genitive. The phrase „des Weges kundig sein“ (to know the way) is particularly well known.
EXAMPLE
Der alte Förster war des Weges kundig und führte uns sicher zum See.
The old forester knew the way and led us safely to the lake.
Reflexive construction
In „sich kundig machen“ (to find out about something), the reflexive pronoun refers to the person, and the topic is often introduced with „über“ (about) plus the accusative. The expression describes a targeted process of gathering information.
EXAMPLE
Vor dem Antrag machte sich Lena über die aktuellen Bedingungen kundig.
Before submitting the application, Lena found out about the current conditions.
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