известный
Translation of известный
known
Russian word in Latin letters: izvestnyy
Meaning of известный
Такой, о котором знают или который узнают.
past participle of know; understood or recognized

Pronunciation
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Известно для всех or известно всем?
известно всем
known to someone = известно + dative
Don't say известно для всех. Use dative without для: известно всем, известно мне.
Эта история известна всем в деревне.
This story is known to everyone in the village.
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The rule is known to every student.
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Это правило известно каждому ученику.
She became known after that film.
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Она стала известной после того фильма.
известный synonyms
What's the difference between известный and знакомый
Seen or met before: a familiar face.
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известный meaning: what does it mean?
past participle of know; understood or recognized
известный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
известный is pronounced as [ɪzˈvʲesnɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
известный definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The rule is known to every student. Translation: Это правило известно каждому ученику.
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