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VIP
The abbreviation for 'Very Important Person'. It refers to a person who receives special privileges and preferential treatment because of their status, fame, or wealth.
Der rote Teppich war nur für die Vips und die Presse reserviert.
The red carpet was reserved only for the VIPs and the press.
'Vip' is an acronym, meaning a word formed from initial letters. It comes from English and stands for 'Very Important Person'. In German, it is used like a normal noun with an article.
Nur Vips hatten Zugang zum Backstage-Bereich.
Only VIPs had access to the backstage area.
The word is usually pronounced in the English way, as 'vee-eye-pee'. Although it is used in German, it keeps its original pronunciation.
Der Sänger ist ein echter Vip und wird von Bodyguards begleitet.
The singer is a real VIP and is accompanied by bodyguards.
'Vip' is very often used as the first part of compound nouns to express exclusivity. Typical examples are 'der Vip-Bereich' (the VIP area), 'die Vip-Lounge' (the VIP lounge), 'das Vip-Ticket' (the VIP ticket), or 'der Vip-Gast' (the VIP guest).
Mit unserer Karte erhalten Sie Zugang zur Vip-Lounge am Flughafen.
With our card, you get access to the VIP lounge at the airport.
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'der Star' and 'der Vip' can both refer to a well-known or important person. 'der Star' emphasizes fame and success, especially in film, music, or sports. 'der Vip' emphasizes special status: this person often gets better seats, special access, or preferential treatment. A VIP can be a star, but does not have to be. Learners may confuse the words because both often appear at events or in the media. When it is about fame and fans, 'Star' fits better; when it is about special rights or treatment, 'Vip' fits better.
Als VIP durfte der Gast durch einen eigenen Eingang in die Halle.
As a VIP, the guest was allowed to enter the hall through a separate entrance.
Nach dem Film warteten viele Zuschauer auf den Star.
After the film, many viewers waited for the star.