The exact spelling appears at position 17,298 in the cited OpenSubtitles-derived Dutch 50k token list. That is a corpus signal, not search volume, CEFR level or proof that the noun sense is equally frequent. Article, forms, glosses, pronunciation and examples are adapted from English Wiktionary via Kaikki under CC BY-SA 4.0. See sources and modifications.
How bekendheid is pronounced
IPA: /bəˈkɛntˌɦɛi̯t/ · Syllables: be·kend·heid
Say the article and noun together—de bekendheid—before practising the word in a sentence. This keeps grammatical gender attached to the item you retrieve. Regional speech and sentence rhythm can change the surface sound, so use the transcription as a compact reference rather than as a substitute for listening.
What bekendheid means
familiarity, acquaintance, knowledge
Dictionary label: feminine, no-diminutive
fame, name
Dictionary label: feminine, no-diminutive
someone famous, a celebrity
Dictionary label: feminine, no-diminutive
An English gloss identifies a sense, not a one-word substitution that works in every context. Look at the surrounding verb, preposition, number and situation in the Dutch example. When several meanings are listed, practise one meaning at a time and state a concrete context before changing to another sense.
Article, plural and diminutive
| Form | Dutch | Speaking use |
|---|---|---|
| Singular | de bekendheid | Retrieve the article and noun as one chunk. |
| Plural | de bekendheden | Dutch plural nouns take de; also change the verb and quantity where needed. |
Do not guess the article from the English translation. Learn de bekendheid as a single unit, then contrast it with de bekendheden. A diminutive normally uses het, but its pragmatic meaning can be neutral, literal, affectionate or dismissive depending on context.
Translated examples with bekendheid
De bekendheid met de lokale cultuur hielp hem tijdens zijn reis.
His familiarity with the local culture helped him during his trip.
Zijn bekendheid met de taal was een voordeel.
His acquaintance with the language was an advantage.
Door die film bereikte ze grote bekendheid.
She achieved great fame through that movie.
Veel bekendheden wonen in Hollywood.
Many celebrities live in Hollywood.
These examples are citation-backed language data. First identify what the noun refers to and which words determine or describe it. Then change only one element—person, quantity, time, place or description—while keeping the article and number consistent. That small variation turns a reference example into active speaking practice without inventing a rule from one sentence.
Four-step speaking drill
- Say de bekendheid three times, then add one adjective or location that fits the first meaning.
- Build a present-tense sentence with a named person, a concrete place and the singular noun.
- Change the message to de bekendheden. Update the number, determiner and finite verb instead of replacing only the noun ending.
- Ask a follow-up question containing the noun, record the answer, and repeat once with a different detail.
Listen first for meaning and article choice, then for sentence order and pronunciation. Correct the first error that changes the message or blocks the listener. Avoid restarting for every small hesitation: complete the message, note one target, and make the second recording more precise.
Self-check before you continue
- I retrieve de bekendheid as one chunk.
- The singular or plural matches the determiner, quantity and verb.
- The selected meaning fits the situation.
- The sentence includes enough detail for another person to understand the reference.
- I can ask and answer one question with the noun without reading the page.
Questions about bekendheid
What does bekendheid mean?
familiarity, acquaintance, knowledge; fame, name; someone famous, a celebrity.
Is it de bekendheid or het bekendheid?
The cited entry uses de bekendheid. Keep the article attached when learning and retrieving the noun.
What is the plural of bekendheid?
The cited plural is bekendheden. In a full sentence, also check the determiner, quantity and verb.
Use bekendheid in a recorded response
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