adjective
famous, renowned
A2
Berühmt means 'famous' or 'renowned'. Used as an adjective (derived from verb berühmen) and is gradable: berühmter, am berühmtesten; antonym unbekannt. Commonly combined with für (berühmt für etwas) to specify what one is famous for. Not reflexive; functions as participle-derived adjective. Used in formal and informal contexts about people, places or works.
Examples
Er ist ein berühmter Musiker.
He is a famous musician.
Die Stadt ist wegen ihres Museums berühmt.
The city is renowned for its museum.
Der Schauspieler war berühmt, obwohl er selten Interviews gab.
The actor was famous, although he rarely gave interviews.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a bronze statue with a plaque that hums — it's 'berühmt' (famous).
bear-hemt (sounds a bit like 'bear hummed')
Notes
Often used attributively and predicatively. Can be intensified (sehr berühmt).