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popularity
The quality or state of being liked, appreciated, and preferred by many people.
Trotz der Kritik erfreut sich der Film großer Beliebtheit beim Publikum.
Despite the criticism, the film enjoys great popularity with audiences.
The noun 'Beliebtheit' (popularity) is derived from the adjective 'beliebt' (popular). The ending '-heit' is a typical way to form abstract nouns from adjectives that describe a state or quality.
Die Beliebtheit des neuen Bürgermeisters ist erstaunlich hoch.
The new mayor's popularity is surprisingly high.
A very common and somewhat formal expression is 'sich großer Beliebtheit erfreuen'. It means that something or someone is very popular.
Dieses klassische Gericht erfreut sich nach wie vor großer Beliebtheit.
This classic dish continues to enjoy great popularity.
To express which group likes someone or something, German uses the preposition 'bei' followed by the dative. This names the target group of the popularity precisely.
Das Spiel genießt vor allem bei jungen Leuten große Beliebtheit.
The game enjoys great popularity especially among young people.
recognition
'die Anerkennung' and 'die Beliebtheit' can both show that other people view a person or thing positively. But 'Beliebtheit' means that many people like someone or something. 'Anerkennung' means that an achievement or a person is respected and appreciated. Someone can be popular without receiving special recognition for an achievement. Conversely, someone can have a lot of recognition even if they are not liked by everyone. The confusion arises because both sound positive. For 'many people like it', use 'Beliebtheit'; for 'people respect the achievement', use 'Anerkennung'.
Die Beliebtheit des kleinen Cafés wächst seit der neuen Speisekarte.
The popularity of the small café has been growing since the new menu was introduced.
Der neue Trainer bekommt Anerkennung, weil das Team besser spielt.
The new coach gets recognition because the team is playing better.