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der Filmstar
film star
A very famous and successful actor or actress who mainly appears in films.
example
Bei der Premiere war der rote Teppich voller Filmstars.
At the premiere, the red carpet was full of film stars.
der Filmstar
film star
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Meanings
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Compound word
This word is composed of 'der Film' (film) and 'der Star' (star). 'Star' is a loanword from English that also refers in German to a very famous and celebrated person.
EXAMPLE
Dieser Schauspieler ist nicht nur in Deutschland bekannt, er ist ein internationaler Filmstar.
This actor is not only well known in Germany; he is an international film star.
Typical collocations
Film stars are often mentioned in the context of special events and media hype. Typical terms are 'der rote Teppich' (the red carpet), 'Autogramme geben' (to give autographs), 'Premieren feiern' (to celebrate premieres), and 'von Paparazzi verfolgt werden' (to be followed by paparazzi).
EXAMPLE
Der Filmstar war von Kameras und Reportern umgeben.
The film star was surrounded by cameras and reporters.
Usage context
The term 'Filmstar' (film star) describes an actor with an exceptionally high level of fame. It implies not only professional success, but also a strong presence in the media and in public life.
EXAMPLE
Nur wenige Schauspieler schaffen es, zu einem weltweiten Filmstar zu werden.
Only a few actors manage to become a worldwide film star.
Compare with
Filmstar vs Star
star / starling / cataract
'der Star' and 'der Filmstar' both refer to a very famous and successful person. But 'Star' is more general: it can be someone from music, film, sports, or another field. 'Filmstar' is more specific and means a famous actor or actress from films. The words can be confused because a film star is always also a star. But not every star is a film star. If the field of film is important, 'Filmstar' sounds more precise.
Filmstar
Bei der Premiere sprach der Filmstar kurz mit den Journalisten.
At the premiere, the film star spoke briefly with the journalists.
Star
Der junge Fußballer wurde nach dem Turnier zum Star.
The young footballer became a star after the tournament.
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