This is the 478th most frequent Russian word.
знает
"Knows."
Here, "знает" conveys knowledge or familiarity with a place.
Он знает этот город очень хорошо.
He knows this city very well.
Here, "знает" signifies possessing understanding or skill in doing something.
Мария всегда знает, как поднять настроение.
Maria always knows how to lift the mood.
Here, "знает" implies awareness or general knowledge about a subject.