Unbekannt - translation, pronunciation and examples
unknown
not known or identified
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unknown — not known or identified
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.
Means “not known by name” or “name not known”; often used in formal contexts about a person whose identity by name is unknown.
Means “anonymous,” “without a name”; used when a person’s identity is hidden or not given.
Means “uncertain,” “indefinite,” or “doubtful”; used when an outcome or situation is not yet clear.
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unknown — not known or identified
Der Täter bleibt unbekannt.
Личность преступника остаётся неизвестной.
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.
Unbekanntlich gilt er als sehr zuverlässiger Mitarbeiter.
Как известно, его считают очень надёжным сотрудником.
Means “not known by name” or “name not known”; often used in formal contexts about a person whose identity by name is unknown.
Der Täter ist namentlich nicht bekannt.
Имя преступника неизвестно.
Means “anonymous,” “without a name”; used when a person’s identity is hidden or not given.
Sie schrieb den Brief anonym.
Она написала письмо анонимно.
Means “uncertain,” “indefinite,” or “doubtful”; used when an outcome or situation is not yet clear.
Die Zukunft bleibt ungewiss.
Будущее остаётся неопределённым.
Means “unclear” or “not understandable”; often used about information, reasons, instructions, or a situation.
Die genauen Ursachen sind noch unklar.
Точные причины пока неясны.
Means “carefree” or “unworried”; describes a person’s attitude, not whether something is known or unknown.
Das Kind spielte unbekümmert im Garten.
Ребёнок беззаботно играл в саду.
Means “unnamed” or “without a title/name”; used for things, files, streets, projects, etc. when no name is given.
Die Datei blieb unbenannt.
Файл остался без названия.
Means “unrecognized” or “unidentified”; the focus is on not being recognized or identified.
Der Besucher blieb unerkannt.
Посетитель остался неузнанным.
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unbekannt translation: 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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