No. 523 in Bulgarian
известен
Famous; well-known.
In a sentence
Той е известен артист в целия свят.
He is a famous artist worldwide.
In this sentence, "известен" is used as an adjective meaning 'famous' or 'well-known', describing the artist's reputation.
Тази марка е известна с качествените си продукти.
This brand is known for its high-quality products.
Here, "известен" denotes 'known' or 'acknowledged', highlighting the brand's recognition for a specific attribute.
Известно е, че този регион е богат на природни ресурси.
It is known that this region is rich in natural resources.
In this case, "известно" is used in the neutral singular form and functions as a predicate meaning 'it is known', introducing a known fact or information.
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