bekannt|machen
Translation
to make known, to announce, to publicize, to introduce
Examples
Die Neuigkeit wurde schnell bekannt gemacht.
The news was made known quickly.
Er hat mich mit seinem Freund bekannt gemacht.
He introduced me to his friend.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) bekannt machen to make (sth.) public The government made the new plans public.
((sb.)) ((with sb.)) bekannt machen to introduce (sb.) to (sb.) Can you introduce me to her?
Similar Words
ankündigen (to announce), veröffentlichen (to publish), vorstellen (to introduce)
Etymology
From 'bekannt' (known) and 'machen' (to make). Literally 'to make known'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'making' something 'known' to the public. For introductions, it's 'making' people 'known' to each other.