die Prominenz
celebrities
A group of well-known public figures; all the famous people collectively.
EXAMPLE
Zur Filmpremiere erschien viel Prominenz aus Politik und Kultur.
Many celebrities from politics and culture appeared at the film premiere.
die Prominenz
celebrities / prominence
Checking...
Loading your saved state.
Meanings
die Prominenz
prominence
The state of being well-known, famous, or widely visible; the quality of being prominent.
EXAMPLE
Die Prominenz des Themas in den Medien hat zu einer breiten öffentlichen Debatte geführt.
The prominence of the topic in the media has led to a broad public debate.
Usage tips
Word family
'Prominenz' (celebrities/prominence) is derived from the adjective 'prominent' (well-known, outstanding). The ending '-enz' forms an abstract noun from an adjective here, as it often does in German.
EXAMPLE
Der Schauspieler ist sehr prominent.
The actor is very prominent.
Context clue
You can recognize the meaning from the context: if people talk about 'viel Prominenz' (many celebrities) or 'Prominenz aus Politik und Kultur' (celebrities from politics and culture), famous people are meant. If it is about 'die Prominenz eines Themas' (the prominence of a topic), it refers to the importance or visibility of something.
EXAMPLE
Auf der Gala traf sich viel Prominenz.
Many celebrities gathered at the gala.
Collective noun
When 'Prominenz' (celebrities) refers to a group of people, it is a collective noun. It is singular in form but describes several people. The verb agrees with it and is also singular.
EXAMPLE
Die anwesende Prominenz war von der Vorstellung begeistert.
The celebrities in attendance were thrilled by the performance.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'Bekanntheit' (fame/visibility), the word is often used with a genitive that explains what is prominent. Typical phrases are 'die Prominenz der Lage' (the prominence of the location) or 'die Prominenz des Gastes' (the prominence of the guest).
EXAMPLE
Die Prominenz des Themas in den Nachrichten hat alle überrascht.
The prominence of the topic in the news surprised everyone.
Compare with
Prominenz vs Ruhm
fame
Ruhm combines great Bekanntheit with high regard based on special achievements or qualities. Here, Prominenz refers more generally to the state of being publicly known and widely visible. Ruhm is appropriate for an admired achievement, while Prominenz is more suitable for a strong public presence.
Prominenz
Durch ihre häufigen Fernsehauftritte erlangte die Sportlerin nationale Prominenz.
Through her frequent television appearances, the athlete gained national prominence.
Ruhm
Durch ihre außergewöhnliche Leistung erlangte die Sportlerin weltweiten Ruhm.
Through her exceptional achievement, the athlete gained worldwide fame.
In real life
Loading video examples...