bekendheid

Dutch

Etymology

From bekend +‎ -heid.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /bəˈkɛntˌɦɛi̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: be‧kend‧heid

Noun

bekendheid f (plural bekendheden)

  1. familiarity, acquaintance, knowledge
    De bekendheid met de lokale cultuur hielp hem tijdens zijn reis. ― His familiarity with the local culture helped him during his trip.
    Zijn bekendheid met de taal was een voordeel. ― His acquaintance with the language was an advantage.
  2. fame, name
    Synonym: beroemdheid
    Door die film bereikte ze grote bekendheid. ― She achieved great fame through that movie.
  3. someone famous, a celebrity
    Synonym: beroemdheid
    Veel bekendheden wonen in Hollywood. ― Many celebrities live in Hollywood.
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