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superstar
An extremely famous and successful person, especially in music, film, or sports, who has a worldwide following.
Der Sänger wurde über Nacht zum internationalen Superstar.
The singer became an international superstar overnight.
The word is borrowed directly from English and is made up of 'Super-' and 'Star'. 'Super-' acts as an intensifier and means something like 'outstanding' or 'exceptional'.
Dieser Fußballspieler ist ein echter Superstar seiner Generation.
This football player is a true superstar of his generation.
The prefix 'Super-' is very productive in German and is often used to mark something as especially big, good, or important. You find it in many words such as 'Supermarkt' (supermarket), 'Superheld' (superhero), or 'Superkraft' (superpower).
Mit seiner Superkraft konnte der Held die Stadt retten.
With his superpower, the hero was able to save the city.
Common phrases are 'zum Superstar werden' (to become a superstar) or 'zum Superstar aufsteigen' (to rise to superstar status), to describe the process of becoming famous. If someone is already famous, you say they 'gilt als Superstar' (are considered a superstar).
Durch diese Rolle ist sie über Nacht zum Superstar aufgestiegen.
Through this role, she rose to superstar status overnight.
pop star
A Superstar and a Popstar are both very famous and successful people in music. Popstar refers more specifically to the field of pop music, while Superstar emphasizes an exceptional level of fame and can also be used in other fields. Both words can therefore fit a famous person from pop music.
Die Sängerin ist ein Superstar und wird weltweit von vielen Menschen erkannt.
The singer is a superstar and is recognized by many people around the world.
Die Sängerin ist ein Popstar und veröffentlicht erfolgreiche Lieder.
The singer is a pop star and releases successful songs.
