ADJECTIVE

berühmt/bəˈʁyːmt/famous; well-known

berühmt is a German adjective that means famous or well-known. It is pronounced /bəˈʁyːmt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "berühmter" and "berühmtesten".

Definitions

1.widely known; recognized by many people(general)

a.noted for being known or recognized publicly

Er ist ein berühmt Schauspieler, den jeder kennt.He is a famous actor whom everyone knows.

b.notable for a specific achievement

Dieses Museum ist berühmt für seine Gemäldesammlung.This museum is famous for its painting collection.

Adjective Forms

Positiveberühmt
Comparativeberühmter
Superlativeberühmtesten

Frequently asked questions

What does "berühmt" mean in English?
"berühmt" means famous or well-known. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "berühmt"?
"berühmt" is pronounced /bəˈʁyːmt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "berühmt"?
The comparative of "berühmt" is "berühmter" and the superlative is "berühmtesten".
What part of speech is "berühmt"?
"berühmt" is a adjective in German.

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