Example: Bitte nehmen Sie die neuen Regeln zur Kenntnis und handeln entsprechend.
Definition
"Zur Kenntnis nehmen" means to officially acknowledge or take note of information, often without immediate action. It implies being informed or aware of facts, decisions, or instructions, as in the phrase: 'Please take note of the new rules and act accordingly.'
Translations
take note of
tomar nota de
kennisnemen van
prendre'n nota
prendre connaissance de
Etymology
The phrase "zur Kenntnis nehmen" originates from German, where "Kenntnis" means knowledge or awareness, and "nehmen" means to take. Together, they literally translate as 'to take knowledge.' Did you know this expression is commonly used in formal or official contexts to indicate acknowledgment of information?
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