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famous
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' and 'berühmt' both describe that many people know about a person, place, or thing. 'berühmt' is stronger and often suggests great fame and recognition. 'bekannt' can also be less strong: a person or brand can be well-known in a city or within a group without being truly famous. The words can be confused because 'berühmt' always also means 'bekannt'. But not everything that is 'bekannt' is also 'berühmt'.
Mozart ist auf der ganzen Welt berühmt.
Mozart is famous all over the world.
Das kleine Restaurant ist in unserem Viertel sehr bekannt.
The small restaurant is very well-known in our neighborhood.