NOUN

Bekanntheit/bəˈkanthaɪ̯t/notoriety; fame; renown

Bekanntheit is a German noun that means notoriety, fame, or renown. It is pronounced /bəˈkanthaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Bekanntheiten".

Definitions

1.the state of being known by many people(general, social)

a.fame or renown in a particular field or context

Durch den erfolgreichen Film erlangte sie große Bekanntheit.She gained great notoriety through the successful film.

2.the fact of being known or recognized(information, awareness)

a.a piece of information that has become public

Die Bekanntheit dieser Nachricht hat viele überrascht.The publicity of this news surprised many.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Bekanntheitdie Bekanntheiten
Genitiveder Bekanntheitder Bekanntheiten
Dativeder Bekanntheitden Bekanntheiten
Accusativedie Bekanntheitdie Bekanntheiten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Bekanntheit" mean in English?
"Bekanntheit" means notoriety, fame, or renown. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Bekanntheit"?
"Bekanntheit" is pronounced /bəˈkanthaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Bekanntheit" der, die, or das?
"Bekanntheit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Bekanntheit"?
The plural of "Bekanntheit" is "Bekanntheiten".
What part of speech is "Bekanntheit"?
"Bekanntheit" is a noun in German.

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