bəˈʁyːmt

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Translation

famous

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Word origin

The past participle of the now obsolete verb berühmen ('to make famous, to praise'), related to Ruhm ('fame, glory').

Origin
German
Root
Ruhm

Examples

weltberühmt.

This actor is world famous.

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The town is known for its famous church.

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She became famous through her first book.

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