knowledge of human nature
die Menschenkenntnis, die Menschenkenntnisse
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knowledge of human nature
The ability to correctly assess other people's character, personality, and behavior.
Dank ihrer guten Menschenkenntnis merkte sie sofort, dass er nicht ehrlich war.
Thanks to her good understanding of people, she immediately realized that he was not being honest.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Menschenkenntnisse |
| genitive | der Menschenkenntnis |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Menschenkenntnis | die Menschenkenntnisse |
| accusative | die Menschenkenntnis | die Menschenkenntnisse |
| dative | der Menschenkenntnis | den Menschenkenntnissen |
| genitive | der Menschenkenntnis | der Menschenkenntnisse |
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'Menschenkenntnis' (insight into people) is made up of 'Menschen' (people) and 'Kenntnis' (knowledge). The component 'Menschen' shows whom this knowledge relates to.
Im Umgang mit sehr unterschiedlichen Menschen hat sie viel Menschenkenntnis entwickelt.
Through interacting with many different people, she developed a great understanding of people.
Typical collocations are 'Menschenkenntnis besitzen' (to have insight into people) and 'Menschenkenntnis beweisen' (to demonstrate insight into people). 'Besitzen' describes an existing ability; 'beweisen' emphasizes that someone demonstrates this ability in a particular situation.
Eine gute Führungskraft sollte Menschenkenntnis besitzen.
A good manager should have insight into people.
Bei der Auswahl ihres Teams hat sie Menschenkenntnis bewiesen.
She demonstrated her insight into people when selecting her team.
A common expression is 'sich auf seine Menschenkenntnis verlassen' (to rely on one's insight into people). The accusative follows 'auf'; the possessive word depends on the person who trusts their judgment.
Bei der Wahl eines Geschäftspartners verlasse ich mich auf meine Menschenkenntnis.
When choosing a business partner, I rely on my insight into people.
