English–German

“famous” in German

German

Alsonamhaft

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈʁyːmt/

Example

Das berühmte Gemälde ist im Museum ausgestellt.

The famous painting is on display at the museum.

Illustration for berühmt (famous)

How to say “famous” in German

“Famous” in German is berühmt.

A name, place, or work that stands out in the public mind and attracts admiration.

Full entry for berühmt: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with berühmt

Das Buch wurde durch den Film berühmt.

The book became famous through the film.

Tips for using berühmt

  • The common pattern berühmt für + accusative names the area of fame, as in berühmt für seine Musik.

Other German words for “famous”

In der Stadt gibt es viele namhafte Künstler.

There are many famous artists in the city.

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