prima donna

• Ursprünglich die führende Sängerin eines Opernensembles; heute oft abwertend für eine Person, die launenhaft, anspruchsvoll oder übermäßig selbstbezogen ist und glaubt, eine Sonderbehandlung zu verdienen.

A term originally referring to the principal female singer in an opera company, now commonly used to describe a person who is temperamental, demanding, or behaves as if they are exceptionally important and entitled to special treatment.

1. Opera singerB2formal

   The leading female singer in an opera company.

   Primadonna

   • The prima donna received a standing ovation for her performance.
   • She was the prima donna of the Royal Opera House.
   • The role of the prima donna requires exceptional vocal skill.

2. Temperamental personB2informal

   A person who is overly sensitive, demanding, or difficult to please, often expecting special treatment.

   Launische Person

   • He acts like a prima donna, complaining about every little thing.
   • The director had to deal with the actor's prima donna behavior on set.
   • She's a bit of a prima donna when it comes to her coffee order.