German word

Superstar

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzuːpɐˌstaːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsuperstar

Example

Sie ist ein Superstar.

She's a superstar.

Illustration for Superstar (superstar)

More examples

Er träumte davon, zum Superstar zu werden.

He dreamed of becoming a superstar.

Core concept

One highly visible entertainer or athlete who dominates public attention.

Common phrases

  • zum Superstar werden

    become a superstar

  • ein echter Superstar

    a real superstar

Similar words

Promi: A publicly known celebrity often featured in the media or social circles.
Star: A highly popular and notable person in a particular field.
Idol: A beloved celebrity with passionate support, especially from younger fans.
Berühmtheit: A famous person whose name is widely known and attracts public attention.

Definition in German

eine sehr bekannte und bewunderte Person aus Unterhaltung oder Sport, die von vielen Menschen als besonders erfolgreich oder einflussreich angesehen wird

Word origin

The German noun is an English loan formed from super, meaning exceptionally great, and star, meaning a famous person.

Usage tips

  • Superstar is stronger than Star and can sound exaggerated or ironic when used for an ordinary successful person.

Other meanings

  • starnoun
  • big namenoun

Opposites

  • Unbekannterunknown personnoun

Related words

  • Superstar-Statussuperstar statusnoun
  • Superstar-Karrieresuperstar careernoun

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