die Beliebtheit
Translation
popularity, favour
Examples
Seine Beliebtheit wächst von Tag zu Tag.
His popularity is growing day by day.
Die Band erfreut sich großer Beliebtheit.
The band enjoys great popularity.
Grammar Patterns
to gain in popularity ((an Beliebtheit gewinnen)) The new app is gaining in popularity.
to enjoy great popularity ((sich großer Beliebtheit erfreuen)) The film enjoys great popularity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Popularität, Ansehen; Antonyms: Unbeliebtheit
Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'beliebt' (popular) with the noun-forming suffix '-heit', which is similar to '-ness' or '-hood' in English.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-heit' turns adjectives into abstract nouns. Just like 'schön' (beautiful) -> 'Schönheit' (beauty), 'beliebt' becomes 'Beliebtheit'.