
berüchtigt
notorious
Known because of negative qualities or deeds; having a bad reputation.
Die Kneipe war für ihre Schlägereien berüchtigt.
The pub was notorious for its brawls.
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notorious
Known because of negative qualities or deeds; having a bad reputation.
Die Kneipe war für ihre Schlägereien berüchtigt.
The pub was notorious for its brawls.
The word contains the stem of 'der Ruf' (reputation). It describes someone or something having a widely known, but exclusively bad, reputation.
Der Politiker hat einen berüchtigten Ruf.
The politician has a notorious reputation.
To name the reason for the bad reputation, the preposition 'für' (for) with the accusative is almost always used. The structure is: 'berüchtigt für etwas sein' (to be notorious for something).
Der General war für seine Grausamkeit berüchtigt.
The general was notorious for his cruelty.
'Berüchtigt' (notorious) can refer to people, places, or even qualities. It is always used in a negative context.
Er war ein berüchtigter Dieb.
He was a notorious thief.
relevant / known
Both words can make a person known for negative acts. Einschlägig refers more objectively to particular offenses or a relevant prior record, while berüchtigt emphasizes a bad reputation and a person’s particular notoriety. Use einschlägig for specific offenses and berüchtigt for a person’s reputation.

Der Mann ist in der ganzen Stadt für seine Gewalttätigkeit berüchtigt.
The man is notorious throughout the city for his violent behavior.
Der Mann ist der Polizei wegen einschlägiger Delikte bekannt.
The man is known to the police for relevant offenses.