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Enjoying a high reputation and being widely valued because of competence, achievement, or quality.
Sie ist eine international anerkannte Expertin für künstliche Intelligenz.
She is an internationally recognized expert in artificial intelligence.
'Anerkannt' is the past participle of the separable verb 'anerkennen' (to recognize). It is used like a normal adjective, either before a noun or after a verb like 'sein' (to be).
Er ist ein anerkannter Fachmann auf seinem Gebiet.
He is a recognized specialist in his field.
The meaning depends on the context. If it is about a person's good reputation and competence, it means 'respected'. If it is about the validity of a document or status, it means 'officially confirmed'.
Als anerkannte Wissenschaftlerin wird sie oft zu Konferenzen eingeladen.
As a recognized scientist, she is often invited to conferences.
In the meaning of 'respected', 'anerkannt' (recognized) is very often combined with job or role titles. Typical examples are 'ein anerkannter Experte' (a recognized expert), 'eine anerkannte Künstlerin' (a recognized artist), or 'ein anerkannter Wissenschaftler' (a recognized scientist).
Der Regisseur ist ein international anerkannter Filmemacher.
The director is an internationally recognized filmmaker.
In the meaning of 'officially valid', 'anerkannt' (recognized) is often specified by adverbs that name the authority. Common combinations are 'staatlich anerkannt' (state-recognized), 'offiziell anerkannt' (officially recognized), or 'weltweit anerkannt' (recognized worldwide).
Er ist ein staatlich anerkannter Erzieher.
He is a state-recognized educator.
known
'bekannt' and 'anerkannt' can both sound positive and have to do with having a good name. 'bekannt' mainly means that many people know someone or something. 'anerkannt' means that someone or something is valued or is officially considered valid. That is why a person can be well-known without being recognized, and a qualification can be recognized without being known everywhere. The risk of confusion lies in the fact that well-known people often also receive recognition. Still, 'bekannt' is about fame or familiarity, while 'anerkannt' is about appreciation or official confirmation.
Ihr Abschluss ist in Deutschland offiziell anerkannt.
Her degree is officially recognized in Germany.
Die Sängerin ist durch ihre Videos im Internet bekannt geworden.
The singer became well-known through her videos on the internet.