adjective

prominent

híres

Sehr bekannt und oft in der Öffentlichkeit zu sehen.

The German word "prominent" is an adjective meaning "prominent," "notable," or "well-known." It is a loanword from Latin via English, not made up of smaller German words itself.

Similar words:

  • berühmt (famous)
  • bekannt (known)
  • ranghoch (high-ranking)
  • einflussreich (influential)

Differences:

  • berühmt typically emphasizes fame or celebrity.
  • bekannt simply means known to many.
  • ranghoch focuses on status or rank.
  • einflussreich emphasizes influence.

"prominent" often highlights visibility and public recognition with an elite or distinguished connotation.

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Examples

Der Schauspieler ist sehr prominent.adjective

A színész nagyon híres.

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