ADJECTIVE
bekannt/bəˈkant/well-known; famous; familiar
bekannt is a German adjective that means well-known, famous, or familiar. It is pronounced /bəˈkant/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "bekannter" and "bekanntesten".
Definitions
1.known or recognized by many people; famous(general)
a.referring to something or someone widely recognized
Das ist einer der bekanntesten Schauspieler Deutschlands.—He is one of the most famous actors in Germany.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | bekannt |
|---|---|
| Comparative | bekannter |
| Superlative | bekanntesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bekannt" mean in English?
- "bekannt" means well-known, famous, or familiar. 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.
