unknown in German
unknown in German is unbekannt, Unbekannte, Unbekannter — unknown means not known, identified, or familiar.
unknown in German
unbekannt
(sometimes, _, postpositive) Not known; unidentified; not well known.
Unbekannte
(algebra) A variable (usually x, y or z) whose value is to be found.
Unbekannter
A person of no identity; a nonentity.
What does "unknown" mean?
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adjective Not known, identified, or familiar.
"The cause of the fire is still unknown."
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noun A variable, typically x, y, or z, whose value must be worked out.
"Solve the equation for the unknown."
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noun Something not yet known or understood.
"Many people fear the unknown more than any real danger."
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unknown in a sentence
- The cause of the fire is still unknown.
- An unknown singer opened the concert.
- Solve the equation for the unknown.
- Many people fear the unknown more than any real danger.
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What is "unknown" in German?
"unknown" in German is unbekannt, Unbekannte, Unbekannter. unknown means: Not known, identified, or familiar.
How do you use "unknown" in a sentence?
Example: "The cause of the fire is still unknown." In German, "unknown" is unbekannt, Unbekannte, Unbekannter.
Are there other ways to say "unknown" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "unknown": unbekannt, Unbekannte, Unbekannter.
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