German word

Prominente

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁomiˈnɛntə/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)famous people

Example

In der Stadt traf ich gestern viele Prominente.

Yesterday, I met many famous people in the city.

Illustration for Prominente (famous people)

More examples

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

Many famous people use social media to cultivate their brands.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • Interviews mit Prominenten

    interviews with famous people

  • einflussreiche Prominente

    influential famous people

Similar words

Promi: A casual term for a famous person who frequently appears in the media.
Star: A celebrated performer or athlete with a large following and broad attention.
Berühmtheit: A notable person whose name and accomplishments are widely known.

Definition in German

Prominente bezeichnet eine bekannte Persönlichkeit, die wegen ihres Berufs oder ihrer Stellung viel Aufmerksamkeit erhält.

Word origin

Prominente developed by turning the German adjective prominent into a noun, while prominent ultimately goes back to Latin prominere, meaning to project or stand out.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • celebritiesnoun

Opposites

  • Anonymitätanonymitynoun

Related words

  • Prominentenstatusstatus as a celebritynoun
  • Prominenzfamous peoplenoun

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