know of

von jemandem wissen, von etwas wissen

Wissen, dass jemand oder etwas existiert, ohne unbedingt viel darüber zu wissen.

In einfachem Englisch: To be aware that someone or something exists, without necessarily knowing much about them.

• I know of a quiet café.
• She knew of several places where we could stay.
• Do you know of any problems with this car?

So benutzt man es: know of someone/something (Do you know of a cheap hotel nearby?)

Synonyme: be aware of, have heard of

Häufige Wendungen: know of someone, know of something

vom Hörensagen kennen, dem Namen nach kennen

Von einer Person und ihrem Ruf gehört haben, ohne sie persönlich getroffen zu haben.

In einfachem Englisch: To have heard about a person and their reputation, without having met them.

• I know of her through her books.
• He knew of the musician long before they met.
• Do you know of a local artist called Anna Reed?

So benutzt man es: know of someone (I know of the surgeon, but I have never met her.)

Synonyme: have heard of

Häufige Wendungen: know of someone, know of an author