NOUN

derStar/ʃtaːɐ̯/star (celebrity); starling (bird)

Star is a German noun that means star (celebrity) or starling (bird). It is pronounced /ʃtaːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Stare".

Definitions

1.very famous or prominent person, especially in entertainment or sports(fame, pop culture)

a.celebrity or idol

Der Schauspieler ist ein berühmter Star in Hollywood.—The actor is a famous star in Hollywood.

2.a species of songbird, the starling(ornithology)

a.starling (Sturnus vulgaris)

Im Herbst sammeln sich die Stare in großen Schwärmen.—In autumn, starlings gather in large flocks.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Stardie Stare
Genitivedes Starsder Stare
Dativedem Starden Staren
Accusativeden Stardie Stare

Frequently asked questions

What does "Star" mean in English?
"Star" means star (celebrity) or starling (bird). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Star"?
"Star" is pronounced /ʃtaːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Star" der, die, or das?
"Star" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Star"?
The plural of "Star" is "Stare".
What part of speech is "Star"?
"Star" is a noun in German.

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