weltbekannt
world-famous
Known and familiar to many people all over the world, usually because of outstanding achievements or great importance.
EXAMPLE
Der Künstler ist weltbekannt.
The artist is world-famous.
weltbekannt
world-famous
weltbekannt – weltbekannter – am weltbekanntesten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry weltbekannt, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | weltbekannt |
|---|---|
| comparative | weltbekannter |
| superlative | am weltbekanntesten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Weltbekannt' (world-famous) is made up of 'Welt' (world) and 'bekannt' (famous). The word is written as one word and describes fame that extends across many countries.
EXAMPLE
Die weltbekannte Sängerin tritt heute in Berlin auf.
The world-famous singer is performing in Berlin today.
Typical collocations
'Weltbekannt' (world-famous) is often used with people, places, brands, works, and tourist attractions. Typical collocations include 'ein weltbekannter Schauspieler' (a world-famous actor), 'eine weltbekannte Marke' (a world-famous brand), and 'ein weltbekanntes Bauwerk' (a world-famous building).
EXAMPLE
Das Museum zeigt Werke eines weltbekannten Malers.
The museum is displaying works by a world-famous painter.
Fixed preposition
When stating the reason for someone's or something's fame, 'weltbekannt' (world-famous) is often followed by 'für' (for) with the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Die Stadt ist weltbekannt für ihre historische Altstadt.
The city is world-famous for its historic old town.
In real life
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