Conegut
Example: El seu nom és molt conegut a la ciutat per la seva feina.
Definition
"Conegut" is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is well-known or familiar, especially within a particular community or context. For example, "El seu nom és molt conegut a la ciutat per la seva feina" means their name is very well-known in the city because of their work.
Etymology
The word "conegut" comes from the Catalan verb "conèixer," meaning to know. It derives from the Latin verb "cognoscere," which also means to learn or become acquainted with. Did you know? The root "cogn-" in Latin is related to knowledge, which perfectly fits the meaning of "conegut" as something known or recognized.
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"Conegut" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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