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Describes a person, company, or institution that has a very good reputation and is valued and respected by many people.
Er ist ein international angesehener Experte für Herzkrankheiten.
He is an internationally respected expert on heart disease.
'Angesehen' (respected) is the past participle of the verb 'ansehen' (to look at/view). The meaning 'respected' comes from the idea that someone or something is 'angesehen' (regarded/viewed) by others with recognition and respect.
Der Professor ist in seinem Fachgebiet sehr angesehen.
The professor is very respected in his field.
As an adjective, 'angesehen' (respected) usually appears before a noun or after verbs like 'sein' (to be) and 'gelten als' (to be considered). It then describes the positive quality of a person or institution.
Sie arbeitet für eine sehr angesehene Anwaltskanzlei.
She works for a very respected law firm.
The adjective is often used to describe the good reputation of people or institutions. Typical combinations are: 'ein angesehener Arzt' (a respected doctor), 'ein angesehenes Unternehmen' (a respected company), or 'eine angesehene Universität' (a respected university).
Nur die angesehensten Forscher wurden zu der Konferenz eingeladen.
Only the most respected researchers were invited to the conference.
known
'bekannt' and 'angesehen' can both be used for people, companies, or institutions that many people know. But they do not mean the same thing. 'bekannt' mainly means that many people know the name or have heard of it. 'angesehen' also means that someone has a good reputation and is respected. So you can be well-known without being respected. The risk of confusion lies in the fact that famous people often also have a reputation. If you are only talking about being known, 'bekannt' fits. If you mean respect and appreciation, 'angesehen' is more precise.
Frau Becker arbeitet an einer angesehenen Klinik.
Ms. Becker works at a respected clinic.
Der Sänger ist in vielen Ländern bekannt.
The singer is well-known in many countries.