kendskaber

Kendskaber is a Danish noun meaning knowledge, familiarity, or acquaintance. It describes the state of knowing something or someone and is used for both general knowledge and domain-specific expertise. The term is formed from the verb kende ("to know") with the suffix -skab, which creates abstract nouns that denote a condition or possession of something. In everyday Danish, kendskab is used in phrases like have kendskab til (to have knowledge of or awareness of).

The concept covers a range from theoretical knowledge to practical know-how. It can refer to knowledge about a field, principles, and facts, as well as the ability to perform tasks in a given setting. In professional contexts, people often distinguish between broad kendskaber and more specialized kendskaber (faglige kendskaber). It can also denote familiarity with persons or organizations, for example in expressions about relationships or situational awareness.

Knowledge is gained through education, training, work experience, and research. It can be explicit, documented information, or tacit, embedded in practice and experience. In education, human resources, and knowledge management, kendskaber is a central concept for curriculum design, competence assessment, and decision making.

Overall, kendskaber functions as a general concept for what individuals or groups know, how well they know it, and how that knowledge is applied in work and everyday life.