English–German

“well-known” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁomiˈnɛnt/

Example

Der prominente Politiker gab ein Interview.

The well-known politician gave an interview.

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How to say “well-known” in German

“Well-known” in German is prominent.

A person or thing stands out from its surroundings and attracts public notice.

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

Example sentences with prominent

Sie spielte in dem Projekt eine prominente Rolle.

She played a prominent role in the project.

Tips for using prominent

  • In German, prominent often means famous or high-profile, while auffällig is more natural for something merely noticeable.

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