bekannt
well-known
Meaning of bekannt
vielen Menschen ein Begriff
known by many people
Pronunciation
bekannt with English translation
bekannt usage examples
Dieser Schauspieler ist sehr bekannt.
This actor is very well-known.
Das ist ein bekanntes Lied.
That's a well-known song.
bekannt synonyms
What's the difference between bekannt, berühmt, renommiert, populär, angesehen, populär in der Öffentlichkeit, vertraut, and geläufig
Known by many people, often because of notable achievements; usually stronger than simple “well-known.”
Usually about a person, institution, or company with an excellent reputation; “prestigious, respected.”
Liked by many people; means “popular,” but not necessarily very famous.
Respected and held in high regard; more about reputation and esteem than broad fame.
Very explicit: popular among the general public; sounds descriptive and somewhat heavy.
Advanced: broader words
Familiar, known personally or well; more about familiarity than fame.
Common, familiar, or widely used; often about words, expressions, or facts.
Mostly means “open”; as a synonym of well-known it fits only in special contexts, e.g. “openly / publicly known.”
Public, openly known; often used in fixed or formal expressions.
Attracting a lot of attention; focuses on public or media attention rather than general fame.
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Questions about this word
What does bekannt mean?
known by many people
How do you pronounce bekannt?
bekannt is pronounced [bəˈkant].
How is bekannt used in a sentence?
This actor is very well-known. Translation: Dieser Schauspieler ist sehr bekannt.
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