German Conversation · Level 77
59 words
German word
Prominenz
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁomiˈnɛnt͡s/
Meaning
- feminine nouncelebrity
Example
Die Prominenz war gestern auf der Gala.
The celebrities were at the gala yesterday.
More examples
Die politische Prominenz diskutierte im Studio über Reformen.
The political figures discussed reforms in the studio.
Core concept
A spotlighted circle of people whose public standing makes them recognizable beyond their own field.
Common phrases
öffentliche Prominenz
public figure
politische Prominenz
political figure
Similar words
Promi: A casual term for a famous person, especially an entertainer.
Berühmtheit: A widely recognized person, often referred to in formal writing.
Star: A highly popular public figure from film, music, or similar fields.
Persönlichkeit: A well-known public figure with influence and standing.
Definition in German
Eine Gruppe bekannter und beachteter Personen, besonders aus Gesellschaft, Kultur oder Politik.
Word origin
Prominenz is formed from Latin prominentia, from prominere, meaning to jut forward or stand out, and came to denote socially prominent people.
Usage tips
- Prominenz is a feminine collective noun, so the group is normally treated as singular; individual members are often called Prominente or Promis.
Other meanings
- public figurenoun
- notablenoun
Opposites
- Anonymitätanonymitynoun
Related words
- Prominentecelebritynoun
- prominentprominentadjective