known

• Jemandem bekannt, vertraut oder im Wissen vorhanden; auch allgemein anerkannt oder berühmt.

Recognized, familiar, or within the scope of knowledge.

1. Recognized or FamiliarB1formal

   Apprehended with certainty; generally accepted or known to be true.

   Bekannt

   • The facts are known to the authorities.
   • It is a known fact that water freezes at 0°C.
   • He is a known expert in the field of astrophysics.

   Synonymeacceptedacknowledgedestablishedfamiliarnotedrecognizedunderstood

   Antonymeobscureunfamiliarunknownunrecognized

2. Famous or Widely RecognizedB1formal

   Having a reputation that many people are aware of.

   Bekannt

   • She is a known actress in the film industry.
   • The restaurant is known for its delicious pasta.
   • He became known after his award-winning invention.

   Synonymecelebrateddistinguishedeminentfamedfamousnotablenotedprominentrenowned

   Antonymenamelessobscureunknown

3. Acknowledged or AdmittedB2formal

   Publicly recognized or admitted, often in a formal sense.

   Bekannt

   • The company is a known leader in renewable energy.
   • He is a known supporter of social justice causes.
   • The issue is known to the board of directors.

   Synonymeacceptedacknowledgedgrantedrecognized

   Antonymeunacknowledged

• Verb, das den Besitz von Informationen, das Wissen oder das Verstehen von etwas durch Erfahrung oder Lernen bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate having information, awareness, or understanding of something through experience or study.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Have knowledge or informationA1formal

   To have information in your mind as a result of experience or learning.

   Wissen

   • I know the answer to that question.
   • She knows a lot about history.
   • Do you know where the nearest station is?

   Synonymecomprehendperceiverealizerecognizeunderstand

2. Be familiar withA1formal

   To be acquainted with a person, place, or thing.

   Kennen

   • I know her from school.
   • He knows Paris very well.
   • Do you know this restaurant?

   Synonymerecognize

3. Be able to recognizeA2formal

   To be able to identify or distinguish something.

   Erkennen

   • I would know his voice anywhere.
   • She knows the difference between right and wrong.
   • You know a good wine when you taste it.

   Synonymediscerndistinguishidentifymake outperceiverecognizespot

   Antonymeconfusemisidentify