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The state of being known or recognized by many people. It describes the degree to which a person, brand, or place is famous.
Durch den Film erlangte die Schauspielerin über Nacht große Bekanntheit.
Through the film, the actress gained great fame overnight.
'Bekanntheit' (fame/awareness) is derived from the adjective 'bekannt' (known). The ending '-heit' turns adjectives into nouns that describe a state or quality—here, the state of being known.
Die Schönheit der Landschaft ist im ganzen Land bekannt.
The beauty of the landscape is known throughout the country.
Bekanntheit is something that can be actively achieved. Typical verbs are 'Bekanntheit erlangen' (to gain fame/recognition), 'an Bekanntheit gewinnen' (to become better known), or 'seine Bekanntheit steigern' (to increase one's visibility/awareness).
Durch ihre YouTube-Videos hat sie schnell an Bekanntheit gewonnen.
Through her YouTube videos, she quickly became better known.
The degree of Bekanntheit is often described with adjectives. Common combinations are 'große Bekanntheit' (great fame), 'geringe Bekanntheit' (low awareness), or 'internationale Bekanntheit' (international recognition).
Der Autor genießt mittlerweile internationale Bekanntheit.
The author now enjoys international recognition.
fame
Ruhm means not only that someone is widely known, but also that the person enjoys high regard because of special achievements or qualities. Bekanntheit, by contrast, neutrally describes the degree to which a person or thing is known by many people.
Durch zahlreiche Fernsehauftritte erreichte die Forscherin große Bekanntheit.
Through numerous television appearances, the researcher became widely known.
Mit ihrer bedeutenden Entdeckung erlangte die Forscherin internationalen Ruhm.
Through her important discovery, the researcher achieved international fame.
