know about

wissen über, Bescheid wissen über

Informationen über eine Person, eine Sache oder eine Situation haben.

In einfachem Englisch: To have information about a person, thing, or situation.

• I know about the problem.
• She knew about our plans before we told her.
• How much do you know about birds?

So benutzt man es: know about someone/something (Do you know about the new rules?)

Synonyme: be aware of, be informed about

Häufige Wendungen: know about something, know about someone

sich sicher sein bei, vertrauen

Sich sicher sein, dass jemand oder etwas gut oder geeignet ist; meist verwendet, um Zweifel auszudrücken.

In einfachem Englisch: To feel confident that someone or something is good or suitable; usually used to express doubt.

• I do not know about him; he seems unreliable.
• She did not know about that idea, but agreed to try it.
• I don’t know about this restaurant; it looks rather dirty.

So benutzt man es: not know about someone/something (I do not know about that plan; it sounds risky.)

Synonyme: be sure about, trust

Gegenteile: doubt

Häufige Wendungen: know about someone, know about that