Bekannt
Example: Der Schauspieler ist in ganz Deutschland sehr bekannt.
Definition
"Bekannt" describes someone or something that is well recognized or widely familiar, often due to reputation or public exposure. For example, a person known throughout Germany for their achievements is described as "bekannt."
Etymology
The German word "bekannt" comes from the verb "bekennen," meaning to acknowledge or admit. Over time, it evolved to mean something or someone acknowledged or recognized by many, hence becoming 'known' or 'famous.' Did you know that it shares roots with the English word 'cognizant' through Latin?
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"Bekannt" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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