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 невино́вен.
To the best of my knowledge, he is innocent.
Насколько мне известно, он не уча́ствовал в э́той моше́ннической схе́ме.
To the best of my knowledge, he wasn't involved in that fraud scheme.
Для соверше́нства, как известно, нет преде́ла.
As is well known, there is no limit to perfection.
Word familyИзве́стияPRO
- Изве́стияIzvestia (newspaper); news
- изве́стноit is known; known (to somebody); famous
- изве́стныйwell-known; certain; notorious
- изве́стностьreputation
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