This is the 328th most frequent Danish word.
kender
"Knows" (to be familiar with or recognize).
Here, 'kender' is used as the verb 'know' in the sense of being acquainted with someone.
Jeg kender ham fra skolen.
I know him from school.
In this sentence, 'kender' implies having knowledge or familiarity with specific information.
Han kender den bedste vej til byen.
He knows the best way to the city.
This example shows how 'kender' can indicate knowing a particular piece of information, in this case, the answer.