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Very well known, so that many people know about a person, place, or thing. It is often also associated with recognition or admiration.
Paris ist berühmt für den Eiffelturm und seine Museen.
Paris is famous for the Eiffel Tower and its museums.
The adjective 'berühmt' (famous) is closely related to the noun 'der Ruhm' (fame). Someone who has fame is famous.
Der Schauspieler genießt seinen Ruhm.
The actor enjoys his fame.
To state the reason for the fame, 'berühmt' (famous) is almost always used with the preposition 'für' and the accusative.
Die Schweiz ist berühmt für ihre Schokolade und ihre Uhren.
Switzerland is famous for its chocolate and its watches.
If you want to specify the role or area of fame, use the preposition 'als' followed by the nominative.
Sie wurde als Sängerin weltberühmt.
She became world-famous as a singer.
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Bekannt means that many people know a person, although the circle of people who know them may also be limited. Berühmt describes an exceptionally high level of Bekanntheit (fame), often extending beyond the person’s own region and frequently associated with recognition.
Seit ihrem Welthit ist die Sängerin international berühmt.
The singer has been internationally famous since her worldwide hit.
Die Sängerin ist in ihrer Heimatstadt bekannt und tritt dort regelmäßig auf.
The singer is well-known in her hometown and performs there regularly.
