known in German
known in German is bekannt — known means recognized or identified as a particular type of person or thing; well-established in reputation.
known in German
bekannt
Identified as a specific type; famous, renowned.
What does "known" mean?
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adjective Recognized or identified as a particular type of person or thing; well-established in reputation.
"He is a known troublemaker at the office."
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adjective Familiar, understood, or already established as fact.
"Scientists studied the known effects of the drug before testing a new dose."
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noun Something that is already established or understood, as opposed to the unknown.
"The detective preferred to work from the knowns before guessing at the rest."
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noun In mathematics, a quantity whose value has already been determined, as opposed to a variable being solved for.
"The equation had two knowns and one unknown to solve for."
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known in a sentence
- He is a known troublemaker at the office.
- She is known for her honesty and hard work.
- Scientists studied the known effects of the drug before testing a new dose.
- There are no known cures for the common cold.
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What is "known" in German?
"known" in German is bekannt. known means: Recognized or identified as a particular type of person or thing; well-established in reputation.
How do you use "known" in a sentence?
Example: "He is a known troublemaker at the office." In German, "known" is bekannt.
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