wissen

Note

wissen (to know a fact/ to have knowledge)

kennen (to be familiar/acquainted with)

Do you know Peter?

I know who he is, but I don't know him personally.

Kennst du Peter?

Ich weiß, wer er ist, aber ich kenne ihn nicht (persönlich).

meaning: wissen - I can point on him, I know what he looks like ...

nicht kennen - I never talked to him, I don't know much/ anything about him...

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