This is the 108th most frequent Dutch word.
bekend
Known.
Here, "bekende" acts as an adjective describing someone who is famous or recognized.
Hij is een bekende acteur in Nederland.
He is a well-known actor in the Netherlands.
In this sentence, "bekend" describes a subject being widely recognized or familiar.
Dit liedje is heel bekend onder jongeren.
This song is very familiar among young people.
Here, "bekend" is used to express personal acquaintance or lack thereof with a specific topic.