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notorious in German

notorious in German is berüchtigt, notorisch — notorious means famous or well known for something bad.

notorious in German

berüchtigt
adj
Of a person or entity: generally or widely known for something negative; infamous.
notorisch
adj
Of a person or entity: generally or widely known for something negative; infamous.

What does "notorious" mean?

  1. adj Famous or well known for something bad.
    "The city was notorious for its high crime rate."
  2. adj Widely and clearly known; obvious (a more neutral, less common use).
    "It is a notorious fact that the bridge was poorly built."
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notorious in a sentence

  • The city was notorious for its high crime rate.
  • He was a notorious con artist in the 1920s.
  • It is a notorious fact that the bridge was poorly built.

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What is "notorious" in German?

"notorious" in German is berüchtigt, notorisch. notorious means: Famous or well known for something bad.

How do you use "notorious" in a sentence?

Example: "The city was notorious for its high crime rate." In German, "notorious" is berüchtigt, notorisch.

Are there other ways to say "notorious" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "notorious": berüchtigt, notorisch.

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