ADJECTIVE

unbekannt/ˈʊnbəkant/unknown; unfamiliar

unbekannt is a German adjective that means unknown or unfamiliar. It is pronounced /ˈʊnbəkant/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "unbekannter" and "unbekanntesten".

Definitions

1.not known; unfamiliar(general)

a.not known by someone

Der unbekannte Mann verließ schnell den Raum.—The unknown man quickly left the room.

b.not previously encountered

Die Ursache ist noch unbekannt.—The cause is still unknown.

Adjective Forms

Positiveunbekannt
Comparativeunbekannter
Superlativeunbekanntesten

Frequently asked questions

What does "unbekannt" mean in English?
"unbekannt" means unknown or unfamiliar. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "unbekannt"?
"unbekannt" is pronounced /ˈʊnbəkant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "unbekannt"?
The comparative of "unbekannt" is "unbekannter" and the superlative is "unbekanntesten".
What part of speech is "unbekannt"?
"unbekannt" is a adjective in German.

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