know

/nəʊ/ verb (past tense knew, past participle known)

Translation

HAVE INFORMATION [I, T] › to have knowledge or information about something in your mind

bilmek

"How old is she?" "I don't know." Andrew knows a lot about computers. [+ question word] Do you know where the station is? [+ (that)] He knew that she was lying. Do your parents know you smoke?1120

BE FAMILIAR WITH [T] › to be familiar with a person, place, or thing because you have met them, been there, used it, etc before

bilmek, görmüş/duymuş/bulunmuş/karşılaşmış olmak

I've known Tim since primary school. I grew up in Brussels so I know it well. Since moving to London, I've got to know (= become familiar with) some nice people.1120

BE ABLE [T] › to be able to do something

anlamak, bilmek, yapabilmek

[+ question word] Do you know how to ski? I only know (= understand and speak) a little Spanish.1131

let sb know › to tell someone something

haber vermek, bildirmek, bilgilendirmek

Let me know if you're going to the party.1152

GUESS CORRECTLY [T] › to guess something correctly

doğru tahminde bulunmak, doğru bilmek

I knew she'd arrive late. I should have known he wouldn't come.11051120

UNDERSTAND [I, T] › to understand and agree with someone

anlayıp/bilip hak vermek, anlamak, kavramak ve hak vermek, demek istediğini anlamak

I know what you mean about Pete - I wouldn't trust him at all.2335

be known as sth › to be called something

öyle bilinmek, anılmak, çağırılmak, ...ile tanınmak; ...olarak da bilinmek

California is also known as the Sunshine State.1222

have known sth › to have had experience of something

bilmişliği/görmüşlüğü olmak, daha önceden deneyimi olmak

I've never known the weather be so hot.925

know better (than to do sth) › to have the intelligence or judgment not to do something

biliyor olmalıydı, bilmiş olmalı, bilmeli

She should have known better than to eat so much. No wonder she feels sick now.1127

I know › used when you agree with something someone has just said

'doğru söylüyorsun!', 'Biliyorum!', 'Haklısın!'

"It's a lovely day, isn't it?" "I know - let's hope it lasts."11832335 › used when you have an idea

'Biliyorum!', 'Ben biliyorum!', 'Bana güvenin!'

I know - let's go to Helen's house.1108

you know › used to emphasize that someone does know what you are referring to

'Bildiğiniz gibi', 'Siz de biliyorsunuz ki...'

You know, he's the one with curly hair.1249 › something that you say while you are thinking what to say next

'Eee...', 'Biliyorsunuz ...'

It's, you know, supposed to be a surprise.1249 › used to emphasize what you are saying

'Bilirsiniz', 'Herkesin de bildiği gibi'

I'm not an idiot, you know.12491247

as far as I know › used to say that you think something is true, but cannot be sure

'Bildiğim/bilebildiğim kadarıyla...'

As far as I know, he's never been in prison.11201759

you never know › used to say that something could be possible although it does not seem likely

'Asla bilemezsin...!', 'Asla tahmin bile edemezsin...!', 'Kimse bilemez...!', 'Yine de belli olmaz...!'

You never know - you might win the lottery.1759

before you know it › very soon

çok yakında, kimsenin haberi olmadan

We'll be there before you know it. → See also know sth inside out → See also learn/know the ropes → See also know your stuff1580

know of sth/sb phrasal verb

› to have heard of something or someone and have a little information about them

duymuş olmak, bir şekilde biliyor olmak, bilmek, tanımak

I know of a good restaurant near the station.1120

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