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

Positivebekannt
Comparativebekannter
Superlativebekanntesten

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.

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