English–German

“famous people” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁomiˈnɛntə/

Example

In der Stadt traf ich gestern viele Prominente.

Yesterday, I met many famous people in the city.

Illustration for Prominente (famous people)

How to say “famous people” in German

“Famous people” in German is Prominente.

A recognizable public figure surrounded by widespread attention beyond a private circle.

Full entry for Prominente: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Prominente

Viele Prominente nutzen soziale Netzwerke, um ihre Marken zu pflegen.

Many famous people use social media to cultivate their brands.

Tips for using Prominente

  • Prominente can mean feminine singular as well as plural, so the article or context distinguishes die Prominente from mehrere Prominente.

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