namhaft
renowned
Well-known and respected; having a good reputation.
EXAMPLE
Für das Projekt konnten wir einen namhaften Architekten gewinnen.
We were able to secure a renowned architect for the project.
namhaft
renowned / considerable
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Meanings
namhaft
considerable
Large or significant with respect to a quantity or amount. This meaning is rarer and rather formal.
EXAMPLE
Er spendete eine namhafte Summe für den guten Zweck.
He donated a considerable sum to the good cause.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Namhaft' is derived from 'der Name' (the name). The ending '-haft' means 'having' or '-like'. Literally, then, it means having a (good) name.
EXAMPLE
Das Festival zog viele namhafte Musiker an.
The festival attracted many renowned musicians.
Context clue
You can recognize the meaning of 'namhaft' from the noun: if it refers to a person or company, it means 'bekannt' (well-known). If it refers to a sum of money or an amount, it means 'beträchtlich' (considerable).
EXAMPLE
Ein namhafter Hersteller garantiert oft für gute Qualität.
A renowned manufacturer often guarantees good quality.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'bekannt' (well-known), the adjective is often combined with people or institutions, e.g. 'ein namhafter Wissenschaftler' (a renowned scientist), 'eine namhafte Universität' (a renowned university), or 'ein namhafter Hersteller' (a renowned manufacturer).
EXAMPLE
Die Studie wurde von einer namhaften Wissenschaftlerin geleitet.
The study was led by a renowned scientist.
Register and style
The meaning 'beträchtlich' (considerable) is used mainly in formal or written contexts, especially in business or news language.
EXAMPLE
Durch die Fusion entstand ein Konzern mit namhaftem Marktanteil.
The merger created a corporation with a considerable market share.
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namhaft vs bekannt
known
Bekannt and namhaft can both describe a person or company that many people know. Bekannt mainly describes how widely this knowledge is shared, while namhaft additionally emphasizes a good reputation or professional standing. Use „bekannt“ for mere Bekanntheit and „namhaft“ when the person or company has an esteemed standing.
namhaft
Der Arzt ist als namhafter Spezialist in der ganzen Stadt bekannt.
The doctor is known throughout the city as a renowned specialist.
bekannt
Der Arzt ist in der ganzen Stadt bekannt.
The doctor is well-known throughout the city.
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