ADJECTIVE
bekannt/bəˈkant/well-known; familiar; known
bekannt is a German adjective that means well-known, familiar, or known. It is pronounced /bəˈkant/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "bekannter" and "bekanntesten".
Definitions
1.well-known or famous(description of popularity or fame)
a.describing someone or something widely recognized
Der Schauspieler ist weltweit bekannt.—The actor is known worldwide.
2.familiar; known(personal acquaintance/knowledge)
a.describes something or someone one is familiar with
Das Lied ist mir bekannt.—I am familiar with the song.
b.used with 'sein' to indicate a personal acquaintance
Wir sind miteinander bekannt.—We know each other.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | bekannt |
|---|---|
| Comparative | bekannter |
| Superlative | bekanntesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bekannt" mean in English?
- "bekannt" means well-known, familiar, or known. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "bekannt"?
- "bekannt" is pronounced /bəˈkant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "bekannt"?
- The comparative of "bekannt" is "bekannter" and the superlative is "bekanntesten".
- What part of speech is "bekannt"?
- "bekannt" is a adjective in German.
