bekanntlich

generally known / as is well known

English meaning: generally known / as is well known
CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate
Dictionary: German words with B

bekanntlich in a sentence

Bekanntlich ist Wasser die Grundlage allen Lebens.
As is well known, water is the basis of all life.

Word family

bekanntlich is built from bekannt (known/famous). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Where bekanntlich comes from

Ableitung von bekannt mit dem Ableitungsmorphem -lich

Words that go with bekanntlich

abfälligdisparaging / derogatory / snide abgesprochenagreed upon abklärento clarify / clear up abtunto brush aside abwertendpejorative / derogatory pejorative = expressing contempt or disapproval akustischacoustic das Alte TestamentOld Testament der Appellan appeal / plea / rollcall appellierento appeal artikulierento articulate die Aufmachunglayout / format / style der Aufschlussinformation / explanation / breakdown

Questions about bekanntlich

What does bekanntlich mean in English?

bekanntlich means "generally known / as is well known". For example: "Bekanntlich ist Wasser die Grundlage allen Lebens." — "As is well known, water is the basis of all life."

What level is bekanntlich in German?

bekanntlich is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate.

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