How is the word печально известный translated from Russian to English

Широко известный чем-то плохим.

Well known for something bad.

adjective
English translation
infamous

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  • Тюрьма печально известна суровыми условиями. The prison is infamous for its harsh conditions.

  • Он снова рассказал нам свою печально известную историю про рыбалку. He told us his infamous fishing story again.

  • Это разве не тот печально известный подъём, которого боятся все велосипедисты? Isn't that the infamous hill every cyclist dreads?

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How is “печально известный” translated from Russian?
“печально известный” translates into English as “infamous”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “печально известный” mean?
Meaning of “печально известный”: Широко известный чем-то плохим. In English — “infamous”.
What part of speech is “печально известный”?
“печально известный” is a adjective.
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