paparazzo
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paparazzo
An intrusive press photographer who deliberately hunts celebrities in order to take photos of them in unobserved or private moments and sell them. The form 'der Paparazzi' is the singular form commonly used in German.
Ein Paparazzi versteckte sich stundenlang im Gebüsch, um die Schauspielerin am Strand zu fotografieren.
A paparazzo hid in the bushes for hours to photograph the actress on the beach.
Careful, this is a common source of mistakes: In German, 'der Paparazzi' is the singular. The plural is 'die Paparazzi' — the form is identical; only the article changes.
Ein Paparazzi hat den Star am Flughafen fotografiert.
A paparazzo photographed the star at the airport.
The word 'Paparazzi' (paparazzi) has a strongly negative connotation. It describes photographers who are seen as intrusive, disrespectful, and as violating privacy.
Die Prinzessin wurde ständig von Paparazzi verfolgt.
The princess was constantly followed by paparazzi.
In connection with 'Paparazzi' (paparazzi), verbs are often used that describe hunting or besieging. Typical expressions are 'jemanden jagen' (to hunt someone), 'jemandem auflauern' (to lie in wait for someone), or 'jemanden belagern' (to besiege someone).
Die Paparazzi belagerten das Haus des Sängers tagelang.
The paparazzi besieged the singer's house for days.
reporter
'der Reporter' and 'der Paparazzi' both have to do with the media, but their work and image are very different. A reporter researches and reports on current events for newspapers, radio, or television. A paparazzo is an intrusive press photographer who follows celebrities and wants to take private photos. Learners may confuse the words because both provide information or images for the press. 'Reporter' is the normal profession for reporting; 'Paparazzi' fits unwanted photos of stars and often sounds negative.
Vor dem Hotel wartet ein Paparazzi auf die berühmte Sängerin.
A paparazzo is waiting for the famous singer in front of the hotel.
Nach dem Unfall stellt der Reporter der Polizei mehrere Fragen.
After the accident, the reporter asks the police several questions.