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известный

famous

Meaning of известный

well known

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Russian[izˈvʲestnɨj]
Chinese pronunciation in Latin letterszhù míng de
famous
известный - famous
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известный with Chinese translation

известный usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇷🇺Russian

这位著名的作家住在这里。

Этот известный писатель жил здесь.

🇨🇳Chinese🇷🇺Russian

这座桥很著名,很多人来参观。

Этот мост очень знаменит, и многие приезжают его посмотреть.

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известный belongs to the topic "Sightseeing and Landmarks". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

известный著名的
душ淋浴
лифт电梯
полотенце毛巾
телевизор电视
вид景色
завтрак早餐

известный synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between известный / знаменитый / общеизвестный / популярный / всемирно известный / легендарный

З
🇷🇺Russian
знаменитый

emphasizes fame and public recognition

A2Very Often
О
🇷🇺Russian
общеизвестный

emphasizes that something is known to everybody; often used formally

B1Rarely
🇷🇺Russian

liked by the public; can be temporary

A2Very Often
В
🇷🇺Russian
всемирно известный

intensified form — known worldwide

B1Often
Л
🇷🇺Russian
легендарный

often figurative; emphasizes an outstanding or mythic reputation

B1Often
П
🇷🇺Russian
прославленный

high/formal style; stresses that someone has been celebrated

B1Rarely
В
🇷🇺Russian
видный

means prominent or notable in society; more formal

B2Rarely

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How to pronounce известный and what this word means

известный means famous. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce известный

[izˈvʲestnɨj]

известный translation

famous

известный examples

Diese Stadt ist sehr bekannt.

известный transcription

[izˈvʲestnɨj]

Questions about this word

известный meaning: what does it mean?

широко известный, о котором многие люди знают

известный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

известный is pronounced as [izˈvʲestnɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

Diese Stadt ist sehr bekannt. Translation: Этот город очень известен.

Is известный part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?

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

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