Ismeretes

Ismeretes is a Hungarian adjective meaning well known, famous, or notable, referring to persons, facts, or phenomena that are generally recognized or widely acknowledged. It can function predicatively, as in Ismeretes, hogy..., meaning it is known that, or it can be used attributively to describe something or someone as widely known. In formal or scholarly writing, the phrase Ismeretes, hogy is a standard introductory formula for presenting a known fact or established result.

Etymology and nuance: the word is formed from the verb ismer (to know) with the suffix -etes, giving a sense of “worthy of being known” or “known.” In contemporary Hungarian, ismeretes tends to be more formal or literary than everyday speech, where synonyms like ismert (known) or köztudott (generally known) are more common. Ismeretes often conveys a sense of notability or established familiarity rather than mere existence.

Usage examples: Ismeretes tény, hogy a föld kering a napon. (It is a known fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.) Ez egy ismeretes példa a jelenségre. (This is a well-known example of the phenomenon.) In reference to people, one might say ismeretes tudós (a renowned scientist) or ismeretes személyiség (a notable figure). In many contexts, especially everyday language, more colloquial terms such as híres or ismert may be preferred.

See also: ismert, híres, köztudott, közismert.