bekannt — meaning in English
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English meaning
- acquainted adjective Familiar with someone or something, usually not deeply.
- familiar adjective Well known to you, or easy to recognise.
- famous adjective Known widely by many people.
- known adjective Recognized or identified as a particular type of person or thing; well-established in reputation.
- versed adj Skilled or knowledgeable, usually through study or practice.
Senses
bekannt is used for these senses in English:
- acquainted (often followed by with) Personally known; familiar.
- familiar Known to one, or generally known; commonplace.
- famous Well known.
- known Identified as a specific type; famous, renowned.
- versed Knowledgeable or skilled, either through study or experience; familiar; practiced.
- well-established Having been established for a long period of time.
familiar — full definition
- adjective Well known to you, or easy to recognise.
- adjective Having good knowledge of something through experience.
- noun A spirit believed to serve or accompany a witch, often in animal form.