status symbol
das Statussymbol, die Statussymbole
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status symbol
An object, characteristic, or action intended to show a person's social or financial status.
Für ihn ist der teure Sportwagen ein wichtiges Statussymbol.
For him, the expensive sports car is an important status symbol.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Statussymbole |
| genitive | des Statussymbols |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Statussymbol | die Statussymbole |
| accusative | das Statussymbol | die Statussymbole |
| dative | dem Statussymbol | den Statussymbolen |
| genitive | des Statussymbols | der Statussymbole |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Statussymbol' is made up of 'Status' (status) and 'Symbol' (symbol). It therefore refers to a visible sign that is meant to indicate a particular status.
Für manche Menschen ist eine große Wohnung ein Statussymbol.
For some people, a large apartment is a status symbol.
Common collocations include 'ein teures Statussymbol' (an expensive status symbol), 'ein sichtbares Statussymbol' (a visible status symbol), and 'ein wichtiges Statussymbol' (an important status symbol). The word is often associated with possessions, consumption, or social prestige.
Die teure Uhr an seinem Handgelenk ist ein sichtbares Statussymbol.
The expensive watch on his wrist is a visible status symbol.
The pattern 'etwas gilt als Statussymbol' (something is considered a status symbol) is often used to evaluate an object. 'Als Statussymbol' follows the verb 'gelten' (to be considered).
In einigen Städten gilt ein Elektroauto inzwischen als Statussymbol.
In some cities, an electric car is now considered a status symbol.
