German word

populär

Pronunciation

IPA/popuˈlɛːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • adjectivepopular

Example

Ich lese ein populäres Buch.

I'm reading a popular book.

Illustration for populär (popular)

More examples

Viele Trends sind online schnell populär.

Many trends are popular online in no time.

Core concept

A person, work, or idea that a broad public recognizes and tends to welcome.

Common phrases

  • bei Freunden populär sein

    be popular with one's friends

  • in den sozialen Medien populär sein

    be popular on social media

Similar words

beliebt: Generally liked and appreciated by people.
bekannt: Widely recognized, whether or not widely liked.
hip: Very fashionable among young people.

Definition in German

Von vielen Menschen gemocht oder weithin bekannt.

Word origin

German populär entered through French populaire from Latin popularis, formed from populus, meaning 'people'.

Usage tips

  • Before a noun, populär takes ordinary German adjective endings, as in 'ein populäres Buch', while it remains unchanged after 'sein'.

Opposites

  • unpopulärunpopularadjective

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