bekannt

A1

known/famous

English meaning
known/famous
Vocabulary package
Describing People

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bekannt in a sentence

Picasso ist sehr bekannt.

Picasso is very famous.

Comparative and superlative

bekannt → bekannter → am bekanntesten

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Questions about bekannt

What is the comparative of bekannt?

bekannt → bekannter → am bekanntesten.

What does bekannt mean in English?

bekannt means "known/famous". For example: "Picasso ist sehr bekannt." — "Picasso is very famous."

What level is bekannt in German?

bekannt is a A1 word — a1 — beginner. It belongs to the describing people vocabulary.

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