German word

weltberühmt

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɛltbəˌʁyːmt/

Meaning

  • adjectiveworld-famous

Example

Der weltberühmte Tenor erhielt begeisterten Applaus.

The world-famous tenor received enthusiastic applause.

Illustration for weltberühmt (world-famous)

More examples

Das weltberühmte Wahrzeichen wurde zum Fotomotiv für Touristen.

The world-famous landmark became a subject for tourists' photographs.

Core concept

A celebrated person, work, or place whose reputation has crossed national borders.

Common phrases

  • weltberühmtes Wahrzeichen

    world-famous landmark

  • weltberühmt für seine Architektur

    world-famous for its architecture

Similar words

berühmt: Widely known and positively regarded by many people.
weltbekannt: Known across many parts of the world.
renommiert: Highly respected within a professional field or industry.
legendär: Famous for lasting influence and an almost legendary reputation.

Definition in German

In vielen Ländern der Welt sehr bekannt und weithin anerkannt.

Word origin

German forms weltberühmt by joining Welt with berühmt, the participial adjective related to the verb berühmen.

Usage tips

  • After a form of sein, weltberühmt has no adjective ending: Der Tenor ist weltberühmt.

Opposites

Related words

  • Weltberühmtheitworld famenoun

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