der Star
Translation
star (celebrity), starling (bird)
Examples
Er ist ein berühmter Filmstar.
He is a famous film star.
Ein Star sitzt auf dem Baum.
A starling is sitting on the tree.
Grammar Patterns
ein Star sein to be a star He is a big star in Hollywood.
zum Star werden to become a star She became a star overnight.
Similar Words
Synonyms (celebrity): Berühmtheit, Prominenter
Etymology
The meaning 'celebrity' is a loanword from English 'star'. The meaning 'starling' comes from Old High German 'stara'.
Memory Tips
Remember the two meanings for 'der Star': a celebrity who shines like a star, and the bird, a starling. The context will make it clear.