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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

  1. adjective Well known to you, or easy to recognise.
  2. adjective Having good knowledge of something through experience.
  3. noun A spirit believed to serve or accompany a witch, often in animal form.

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