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unbekannt

unknown

Meaning of unbekannt

not known or identified

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German/ʊnbəˈkant/
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unbekannt - unknown
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unbekannt with English translation

unbekannt usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Der Täter bleibt unbekannt.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Der Name des Autors ist unbekannt.

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unbekannt belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

unbekanntunknown
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unbekannt synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between unbekannt / unbekanntlich / namentlich nicht bekannt / anonym / ungewiss / unklar

U
🇩🇪German
unbekanntlich

A rare word meaning something like “as is known” or “according to common knowledge”; it does not mean “unknown” in the usual sense, so it is not a direct synonym.

A2Rarely
N
🇩🇪German
namentlich nicht bekannt

Means “not known by name” or “name not known”; often used in formal contexts about a person whose identity by name is unknown.

A2Often
A
🇩🇪German
anonym

Means “anonymous,” “without a name”; used when a person’s identity is hidden or not given.

A2Very Often
U
🇩🇪German
ungewiss

Means “uncertain,” “indefinite,” or “doubtful”; used when an outcome or situation is not yet clear.

A2Often
U
🇩🇪German
unklar

Means “unclear” or “not understandable”; often used about information, reasons, instructions, or a situation.

A2Very Often
U
🇩🇪German
unbekümmert

Means “carefree” or “unworried”; describes a person’s attitude, not whether something is known or unknown.

A2Often
U
🇩🇪German
unbenannt

Means “unnamed” or “without a title/name”; used for things, files, streets, projects, etc. when no name is given.

A2Often
U
🇩🇪German
unerkannt

Means “unrecognized” or “unidentified”; the focus is on not being recognized or identified.

A2Often

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How to pronounce unbekannt and what this word means

unbekannt means unknown. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce unbekannt

/ʊnbəˈkant/

unbekannt translation

unknown

unbekannt examples

Der Täter bleibt unbekannt.

unbekannt transcription

/ʊnbəˈkant/

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unbekannt meaning: what does it mean?

nicht bekannt oder identifiziert

unbekannt pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

Der Täter bleibt unbekannt. Translation: Личность преступника остаётся неизвестной.

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