berühmt
Translation
famous, renowned, well-known
Examples
Er ist ein berühmter Schauspieler.
He is a famous actor.
Die Stadt ist berühmt für ihre Brücken.
The city is famous for its bridges.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) famous to be famous He is very famous.
((to be)) famous ((for sth.)) to be famous for sth. The city is famous for its old buildings.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bekannt (well-known), populär (popular); Antonyms: unbekannt (unknown)
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'der Ruhm' (fame, glory). The prefix 'be-' often makes something happen, and '-t' forms an adjective, so it means 'made famous'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'rumour'. If there are many rumours about someone, they become famous (berühmt).