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famous

famous

Meaning of famous

English

known by many people

Deutsch

allgemein bekannt; vielen Menschen bekannt

famous

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈfeɪməs/
American English
/ˈfeɪməs/

famous with German translation

famous usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

This city is very famous.

Diese Stadt ist sehr berühmt.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The movie made the actor famous.

Der Film machte den Schauspieler berühmt.

famous synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between famous, celebrated, notable, prominent, popular, notorious, and distinguished

C
🇬🇧English
celebrated

famous and praised, literary

B2often

ENThe celebrated festival draws visitors from around the world.

Advanced: broader words

N
🇬🇧English
notable

important, worth noting

B1often

ENA notable landmark is the old city gate.

P
🇬🇧English
prominent

important and influential

B2often

ENA prominent tower stands at the city center.

🇬🇧English

liked by many people

A2very often

ENThat beach is very popular with families.

N
🇬🇧English
notorious

famous for something bad

B2often

ENThe neighborhood is notorious for its traffic problems.

D
🇬🇧English
distinguished

respected for achievements

C1rare word

ENThe distinguished architect received an award for the restoration.

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famous belongs to the topic "Sightseeing and Landmarks →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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famous meaning: what does it mean?

known by many people

famous pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

famous is pronounced as /ˈfeɪməs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

famous definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Diese Stadt ist sehr berühmt. Translation: This city is very famous.

Is famous part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?

Yes, famous can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is famous part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, famous can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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