der Promi
celebrity
Colloquial short form for a prominent person known to the public; a celebrity.
EXAMPLE
Bei der Filmpremiere waren viele Promis auf dem roten Teppich.
At the film premiere, there were many celebrities on the red carpet.
der Promi
celebrity
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Meanings
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Word formation
'Promi' (celebrity) is a colloquial abbreviation for 'prominente Person' (prominent person). The word is used like a normal noun.
EXAMPLE
Vor dem Hotel warteten viele Fans, um einen Blick auf die Promis zu erhaschen.
Many fans waited outside the hotel to catch a glimpse of the celebrities.
Register: colloquial
The word 'Promi' (celebrity) is used mainly in colloquial language and in the media, especially in the tabloid press. It is rare in very formal texts.
EXAMPLE
Die Zeitschrift berichtet jede Woche über das Leben der Promis.
The magazine reports every week on the lives of celebrities.
Typical collocations
Common combinations are 'ein echter Promi' (a real celebrity), 'viele Promis' (many celebrities), or talk of the 'Promi-Welt' (celebrity world). It often appears in the context of events like 'roter Teppich' (red carpet), 'Gala' (gala), or 'Premiere' (premiere).
EXAMPLE
Auf dem roten Teppich zeigten sich die Promis aus Film und Fernsehen.
Celebrities from film and television appeared on the red carpet.
Compare with
Promi vs Star
star / starling / cataract
Star and Promi can both refer to a person known to the public. Star generally emphasizes great success and exceptional fame. Promi is more colloquial and more general; public recognition alone is enough. Someone who is exceptionally successful is more likely to be called a Star, while someone who is merely well known is more likely to be called a Promi.
Promi
Durch ihre häufigen Fernsehauftritte wurde die Sängerin zum bekannten Promi.
Her frequent television appearances made the singer a well-known celebrity.
Star
Durch ihre weltweit erfolgreichen Alben wurde die Sängerin zum internationalen Star.
Her internationally successful albums made the singer an international star.
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