German word

Popstar

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpɔpstaːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpop star

Example

Die Popstars treten heute in einem Konzert auf.

The pop stars are performing at a concert today.

Illustration for Popstar (pop star)

More examples

Viele Jugendliche träumen davon, zum Popstar zu werden.

Many young people dream of becoming a pop star.

Core concept

A highly visible pop performer whose songs, recordings, and live appearances reach a broad audience.

Common phrases

  • als Popstar auftreten

    perform as a pop star

  • zum Popstar werden

    become a pop star

  • ein bekannter Popstar

    a famous pop star

Similar words

Sänger: A person who sings publicly as a profession or main activity.
Musiker: A person who creates or performs music, including through instruments or composition.
Star: A famous person who is widely known and attracts public attention.
Idol: A popular singer supported by devoted fans and treated as an idol.

Definition in German

Ein im Popbereich erfolgreicher und öffentlich bekannter Sänger oder Sängerin, oft mit Bühnenauftritten und Veröffentlichungen.

Word origin

German Popstar combines the English elements "pop" and "star" and entered German as a single noun for a famous pop performer.

Usage tips

  • Popstar is a German noun written with a capital letter; its usual plural is Popstars, while Popstarin is the feminine derived form.

Other meanings

  • pop singernoun
  • popular singernoun

Opposites

  • Unbekannterunknown personnoun

Related words

  • Popstar-Imagepop star imagenoun
  • Popstar-Karrierepop star careernoun

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