German Conversation · Level 3
88 words
German word
Star
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃtaːɐ̯/
Meaning
- masculine nounstar
Example
Wir sehen den Star heute im Fernsehen.
We are seeing the star on television today.
More examples
Fans baten den Star um ein Autogramm.
Fans asked the star for an autograph.
Core concept
A public figure who stands at the center of attention, especially in entertainment.
Common phrases
ein Popstar
a pop star
als Popstar
as a pop star
aufstrebender Star
rising star
Similar words
Promi: A well-known public figure often seen on television or in magazines.
Prominente: A socially prominent person who draws public attention.
Berühmtheit: A person whose name has been widely known for many years.
Idol: A popular figure passionately supported by mainly young fans.
Definition in German
eine prominente Person des öffentlichen Lebens, oft aus Film, Musik oder Fernsehen
Word origin
The German noun Star is an English loanword formed from the same word that names a star in the sky and an exceptionally successful person.
Usage tips
- For a celestial star, German uses Stern; Star usually refers to a prominent person, especially in film, music, or television.
Other meanings
- starlingnoun
Opposites
- Unbekannterunknown personnoun
Related words
- Popstarpop starnoun
- Starqualitätstar qualitynoun