Know about Meaning in English
expression
ˈnoʊ/ /əˈbaʊt
NOH uh-BOWT
nˈəʊ/ /ɐbˈaʊt
NUR uh-BOWT
Definition
To have information or be aware of something or someone. It can mean knowing facts, details, or simply being familiar with the topic.
Usage & Nuances
Used to talk about familiarity or awareness of a topic ('know about the rules', 'know about this place'). Not the same as deep expertise—often just means general knowledge. Common in both formal and informal contexts.
Spanish: saber sobre - conocer (información) sobrePortuguese (BR): saber sobre - conhecer (informação) sobrePortuguese (PT): saber sobre - conhecer (informação) sobreChinese (Simplified): 了解 - 知道 (关于)Chinese (Traditional): 瞭解 - 知道 (關於)Hindi: के बारे में जाननाArabic: يعرف عنBengali: জানেন - সম্পর্কে জানেনRussian: знать о - быть в курсеJapanese: 知っている - 知識があるVietnamese: biết vềKorean: ~에 대해 알다Turkish: hakkında bilmekUrdu: کے بارے میں جانناIndonesian: tahu tentang
Example Sentences
Do you know about the new teacher?
basic
I know about soccer, but I don't play it.
basic
They know about the problem at work.
basic
Did you know about the concert this weekend?
natural
I only know about this restaurant because my friend recommended it.
natural
Let me know about any changes in the schedule.
natural