paparazzo
der Paparazzo, die Paparazzi
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paparazzo
A photographer who usually photographs famous people without them noticing or against their will, especially in their private lives, and sells the pictures to the media.
Ein Paparazzo versteckte sich vor dem Haus der Schauspielerin, um sie mit ihrem neuen Partner zu fotografieren.
A paparazzo hid outside the actress's house to photograph her with her new partner.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Paparazzi |
| genitive | des Paparazzos |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Paparazzo | die Paparazzi |
| accusative | den Paparazzo | die Paparazzi |
| dative | dem Paparazzo | den Paparazzi |
| genitive | des Paparazzos | der Paparazzi |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The verbs 'auflauern' (to lie in wait for), 'heimlich fotografieren' (to photograph secretly), and 'Bilder verkaufen' (to sell pictures) are often used with 'Paparazzo'. The phrase 'ein aufdringlicher Paparazzo' (an intrusive paparazzo) is also typical.
Ein aufdringlicher Paparazzo lauerte dem Sänger vor dem Hotel auf.
An intrusive paparazzo lay in wait for the singer outside the hotel.
In the context of 'Paparazzo', you often find words such as 'Prominente' (celebrities), 'Privatleben' (private life), 'Boulevardpresse' (tabloid press), or 'exklusive Fotos' (exclusive photos). These signal words show that the topic is media pictures taken in private settings.
Die Boulevardpresse veröffentlichte Fotos, die ein Paparazzo im Urlaub aufgenommen hatte.
The tabloid press published photos that a paparazzo had taken while on vacation.
'Paparazzo' is usually used critically or disparagingly because the word emphasizes intrusive observation and the possible violation of privacy.
Der Schauspieler beschwerte sich über einen Paparazzo, der ihn sogar vor dem Restaurant verfolgte.
The actor complained about a paparazzo who even followed him in front of the restaurant.
