This is the 6325th most frequent Dutch word.
ster
"Ster" in Dutch means "star" in English.
Here, 'ster' refers to a celestial body, a star as seen in the night sky.
De ster aan de hemel is bijzonder fel vanavond.
The star in the sky is particularly bright tonight.
In this sentence, 'ster' is used to describe a famous person, often in entertainment, as a metaphorical 'star'.
Hij zingt zo goed dat hij een echte ster aan het worden is.
He sings so well that he is becoming a real star.
In this usage, 'ster' refers to an icon or symbol, such as a star-shaped marking indicating something.