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bekannt

well-known

Meaning of bekannt

known by many people

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German/bəˈkant/
well-known
bekannt - well-known
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What's the difference between bekannt / berühmt / renommiert / populär / weithin bekannt / vertraut

B
🇩🇪German
berühmt

Known by many people, often because of notable achievements; usually stronger than simple “well-known.”

B1Very Often
R
🇩🇪German
renommiert

Usually about a person, institution, or company with an excellent reputation; “prestigious, respected.”

B2Often
P
🇩🇪German
populär

Liked by many people; means “popular,” but not necessarily very famous.

A2Very Often
W
🇩🇪German
weithin bekannt

Known across a wide area or by many people; emphasizes broad recognition.

B1Often
V
🇩🇪German
vertraut

Familiar, known personally or well; more about familiarity than fame.

B1Very Often
G
🇩🇪German
geläufig

Common, familiar, or widely used; often about words, expressions, or facts.

B2Often
O
🇩🇪German
offen

Mostly means “open”; as a synonym of well-known it fits only in special contexts, e.g. “openly / publicly known.”

A2Very Often
P
🇩🇪German
publik

Public, openly known; often used in fixed or formal expressions.

B2Rarely
A
🇩🇪German
allgemein bekannt

Known by everyone or almost everyone; stronger and more specific than simple “known.”

B1Often
V
🇩🇪German
vielbeachtet

Attracting a lot of attention; focuses on public or media attention rather than general fame.

B2Rarely
A
🇩🇪German
angesehen

Respected and held in high regard; more about reputation and esteem than broad fame.

B1Often
P
🇩🇪German
populär in der Öffentlichkeit

Very explicit: popular among the general public; sounds descriptive and somewhat heavy.

B2Very Rarely

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bekannt means well-known. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce bekannt

/bəˈkant/

bekannt translation

well-known

bekannt transcription

/bəˈkant/

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известный многим людям

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