Learning language
Translation language
Adjective · A2 · common

известный

Translation of известный

well-known

Russian word in Latin letters: izvestnyy

Meaning of известный

Russian

О котором знают многие люди, но не обязательно звезда.

English

known by many people

well-known

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[ɪzˈvʲesnɨj]
Russian · Female

Try translating it yourself

Translate these short sentences from English into Russian using the word you are learning. Then open one possible answer and compare it with yours. This is practice, not a test.

  1. She is a well-known doctor in our town.

    Show translationHide translation

    Она известный врач в нашем городе.

  2. That well-known song is on the radio again.

    Show translationHide translation

    Эта известная песня снова звучит по радио.

известный synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between известный, знаменитый, and общеизвестный

знаменитый
🇷🇺Russian

Stronger: very famous, celebrated.

Advanced: broader words

О
🇷🇺Russian
общеизвестный

Known to everyone; mostly about facts.

Related words and lists for известный

Questions about this word

известный meaning: what does it mean?

known by many people

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?

She is a well-known doctor in our town. Translation: Она известный врач в нашем городе.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn известный in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.

Your cookie choice

We use necessary cookies to operate the site. Analytics and marketing technologies are enabled only with your permission. Cookies Policy