populär
Translation
popular, well-liked
Examples
Diese Band ist bei jungen Leuten sehr populär.
This band is very popular with young people.
Er ist ein populärer Politiker.
He is a popular politician.
Das ist eine populäre Meinung.
That is a popular opinion.
Grammar Patterns
to be popular ((with sb./sth.)) This music is popular with young people.
Similar Words
beliebt (well-liked), bekannt (well-known); Antonyms: unbeliebt (unpopular), unbekannt (unknown)
Etymology
From Latin 'popularis', meaning 'belonging to the people', from 'populus' (people).
Memory Tips
A clear cognate with English 'popular'. Think of the 'population' liking something.