Reconstruction:Proto-Germanic/kunnaną
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This Proto-Germanic entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence. |
Proto-Germanic
Etymology
From Proto-Indo-European *ǵn̥néh₃ti, from *ǵneh₃- (“to know”).
Pronunciation
Verb
*kunnaną
- to know, to be familiar with, to recognise
- to know how, to be able to
Inflection
Conjugation of *kunnaną (preterite-present)
Usage notes
The main distinction between *kunnaną and *maganą is that the former deals with one's own capabilities, whereas the latter indicates ability due to favourable circumstances not under one's control.