This is the 3018th most frequent German word.
bares
"Bares" in German means "cash" or "ready money."
The word 'bares' is used as an adjective here, meaning 'cash' in the context of readily accessible, physical money.
Ich habe nur bares Geld bei mir.
I only have cash on me.
Here, 'bares' emphasizes the tangible nature of knowledge — real, practical knowledge.
In dieser Situation ist bares Wissen gefragt.
In this situation, hands-on knowledge is required.
In this case, 'bares' functions as a noun, referring directly to the physical concept of cash or tangible money.