bekannt

Meaning and Usage

"Bekannt" in German translates to "known" or "familiar" in English. It is used to describe something or someone that is well-known, familiar, or famous.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "bekannt" consists of the root "kann" (from the verb "kennen," meaning "to know") and the prefix "be-" which often indicates completion or intensification. The word can be traced back to the Old High German "bi-cunnan," which means "to perceive."

Comparisons between German and English

The word "bekannt" is similar to the English word "known" in both meaning and usage.

Cultural Context

In German-speaking cultures, "bekannt" is used to refer to famous individuals, landmarks, or any widely recognized elements in various fields such as art, music, literature, and entertainment.

Example Sentences

• Sie ist in der ganzen Welt bekannt. (She is known all over the world.)
• Das Museum ist für seine bekannte Kunstsammlung berühmt. (The museum is famous for its known art collection.)

Memory Tips

Associate "bekannt" with the English word "known" and try to remember famous or familiar people or places to reinforce its meaning.

Additional Vocabulary

• berühmt (famous)
• populär (popular)
• vertraut (familiar)

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

As "bekannt" is an adjective, it does not have a specific gender or plural form.

Conjugation (for verbs)

As "bekannt" is not a verb, it does not have a conjugated form.