No. 442 in Hebrew
ידוע
Known.
In a sentence
הוא ידוע בזכות כישרון השירה שלו.
He is known for his singing talent.
In this sentence, 'ידוע' (yadua) functions as an adjective meaning 'known', describing the subject (he) as being recognized for his specific talent.
זהו ספר ידוע בכל העולם.
This is a famous book worldwide.
Here, 'ידוע' is again an adjective, qualifying the noun 'ספר' (book) by indicating it is recognized or renowned.
הידוע הוא שמזג האוויר יהיה מעונן מחר.
The known fact is that the weather will be cloudy tomorrow.
In this usage, 'הידוע' is a noun meaning 'the known', referring to something explicitly established or recognized.
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