No. 1,049 in German
star
"Star" in German means "starling" (a type of bird).
In a sentence
Der Star des Abends war ein berühmter Sänger.
The star of the evening was a famous singer.
Here, 'Star' is used metaphorically to describe a prominent or celebrated person, emphasizing their importance or popularity.
Am Himmel glitzerte ein heller Stern.
A bright star glittered in the sky.
In this sentence, 'Stern' is used to refer to a celestial body, showing an astronomical context.
Ich möchte wie ein Hollywood-Star werden.
I want to become like a Hollywood star.
Here, 'Star' is used to describe a celebrity, particularly someone well-known in the film industry.
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