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der Popstar
pop star
A very famous and successful musician or singer in the field of pop music.
example
Bei seinem Konzert wurde der Popstar von Tausenden von Fans bejubelt.
At his concert, the pop star was cheered by thousands of fans.
der Popstar
pop star
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Word structure
'Popstar' (pop star) is a loanword from English and is made up of 'Pop' (short for pop music) and 'Star' (star, figuratively a famous person).
EXAMPLE
Schon als Kind träumte sie davon, ein internationaler Popstar zu werden.
Even as a child, she dreamed of becoming an international pop star.
Word family with 'Pop'
The component 'Pop-' appears in many words from modern culture. Examples include 'die Popmusik' (pop music), 'die Popkultur' (pop culture), and 'der Popsong' (pop song).
EXAMPLE
Dieser eingängige Popsong hat das Potenzial, ein Sommerhit zu werden.
This catchy pop song has the potential to become a summer hit.
Typical collocations
Common verbs used with 'Popstar' (pop star) are 'zum Popstar werden' (to become a pop star) and 'als Popstar gefeiert werden' (to be celebrated as a pop star). The word is also often combined with adjectives such as 'berühmt' (famous), 'erfolgreich' (successful), or 'ehemalig' (former).
EXAMPLE
Durch die Castingshow wurde sie über Nacht zum Popstar.
The casting show made her a pop star overnight.
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Popstar vs Star
star / starling / cataract
'der Star' and 'der Popstar' can both mean a very famous and successful person. 'Star' is the more general word and can be used, for example, for film, music, or sports. 'Popstar' is more specific: it refers to a famous singer or musician in pop music. The words can be confused because a pop star is also a star. But when you are clearly talking about pop music, 'Popstar' is more natural and more precise.
Popstar
Der Popstar singt heute Abend seine bekanntesten Lieder.
The pop star is singing his best-known songs this evening.
Star
Im neuen Film spielt ein internationaler Star die Hauptrolle.
An international star plays the lead role in the new film.
In real life
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