Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Used when information is presented as generally known or familiar.
Natural examples
Bekanntlich braucht man für die Fähre eine Reservierung.
As is well known, you need a reservation for the ferry.
Bekanntlich schließt die Bibliothek sonntags früher.
As everyone knows, the library closes early Sundays.
Bekanntlich wächst Bambus sehr schnell.
As is well known, bamboo grows very quickly.
Usage note
Bekanntlich often begins a sentence and signals the speaker’s stance. In this use it is an adverb.
Mini-lesson: bekanntlich
Used when information is presented as generally known or familiar. Bekanntlich often begins a sentence and signals the speaker’s stance. In this use it is an adverb.
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