изве́стно
- 1.
it is known, it is a known fact
Изве́стно, что он давно́ уе́хал.
It is known that he left long ago.
Predicative, usually with a что-clause; как известно = "as is known".
- 2.
known (to somebody), familiar
Его и́мя изве́стно всем.
His name is known to everyone.
Short neuter form of известный, with a dative.
- 3.
famous, renowned (for something)
Э́то ме́сто изве́стно свои́ми винами.
This place is famous for its wines.
Often with the instrumental: известно чем.
Examples
Насколько мне известно, он приле́жный студе́нт.
As far as I know, he's a diligent student.
Насколько мне известно, э́то хими́ческое вещество́ препя́тствует размноже́нию микро́бов.
To the best of my knowledge, this chemical will prevent germs from breeding.
Как вам известно, э́того не случи́лось.
As you know, that didn't happen.
Я был крайне разочаро́ван твои́м сего́дняшним выступле́нием. Ты мо́жешь гораздо лу́чше, и э́то хорошо всем известно.
I was utterly disappointed by your performance today. You can make it much better, and everyone knows that well.
Word familyИзве́стияPRO
- Изве́стияIzvestia (newspaper); news
- изве́стноit is known; known (to somebody); famous
- изве́стныйwell-known; certain; notorious
- изве́стностьreputation
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