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A person who is not known or recognized by someone.
Sie hatte Angst vor dem Unbekannten im dunklen Flur.
She was afraid of the stranger in the dark hallway.
Can also refer to something unfamiliar or unknown in a broader sense.
The word 'Unbekannter' is masculine. For a female stranger, use 'Unbekannte'.
Derived from the adjective 'unbekannt' (unknown) with the suffix '-er' to form a noun.
Often used in contexts involving strangers or unfamiliar people, but can also describe unknown things or concepts.