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
Comes from the noun 'der Ruhm' (fame). The 'be-' prefix indicates making or causing something, so 'berühmt' essentially means 'made famous'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Ruhm' to 'room' – a famous person fills the room with their presence.