star

• Beschreibt jemanden oder etwas als herausragend, ausgezeichnet oder hochtalentiert, oft im Sinne eines Stars oder einer führenden Persönlichkeit.

Describes someone or something as outstanding, excellent, or highly talented.

1. Outstanding or excellentB1informal

   Describing someone or something that is exceptionally good or prominent.

   Herausragend

   • She is a star player on the team.
   • The restaurant received star reviews from critics.
   • He gave a star performance in the play.

   Synonymebrilliantdistinguishedexcellentexceptionalforemostleadingoutstandingsuperbtop

2. Celebrity statusB2informal

   Relating to or characteristic of a famous person or celebrity.

   Star-

   • The star lifestyle attracts many young people.
   • She lives a star existence with constant media attention.
   • The event featured star guests from Hollywood.

   Synonymecelebrateddistinguishedeminentfamousillustriousleadingnotablepreeminentprominentrenownedtop

• Ein Himmelskörper aus Gas, der durch seine eigene Schwerkraft zusammengehalten wird und Licht und Wärme ausstrahlt. Umgangssprachlich auch eine bekannte Persönlichkeit, die im Rampenlicht steht.

A noun referring to a celestial body consisting of a mass of gas held together by its own gravity, emitting light and heat.

1. Celestial bodyA1formal

   A massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity, visible in the night sky.

   Stern

   • Look at the bright star in the sky.
   • The North Star helps with navigation.
   • Stars twinkle on clear nights.

   Synonymefixed starluminarysun

2. Famous personA2informal

   A very famous or talented person, especially in entertainment.

   Star

   • She is a pop star with millions of fans.
   • He became a movie star after one film.
   • The football star scored the winning goal.

   Synonymecelebrityiconidolleadluminarynamesuperstar

3. A1formal

   A star-shaped figure used as a symbol, often for rating or decoration.

   Sternsymbol

   • The restaurant got five stars in the review.
   • Draw a gold star on the chart.
   • Stars decorate the Christmas tree.

   Synonymeasteriskpentagram

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um jemanden oder etwas als Hauptstar zu bezeichnen oder ihn/es in den Vordergrund zu stellen.

A verb used to mark or feature someone or something as the main attraction or to feature prominently.

1. Feature as main actorB1formal

   To have someone as the main performer or actor in a film, play, or show.

   Die Hauptrolle spielen

   • The movie stars Tom Hanks in the lead role.
   • She starred in her first Broadway production last year.
   • The series stars a talented young actress.

   Synonymefeatureheadline

2. Be the main attractionB2informal

   To be the most important or prominent person or thing in a situation.

   Die Hauptrolle spielen

   • He starred at the event with his amazing performance.
   • The new product will star in our marketing campaign.
   • She starred in the team's victory with her goals.

   Synonymedominatefeatureheadlinelead