prominent
Translation
prominent, famous, well-known
Examples
Ein prominenter Gast besuchte die Stadt.
A prominent guest visited the city.
Sie hat eine prominente Rolle in der Firma.
She has a prominent role in the company.
Viele prominente Personen waren anwesend.
Many prominent people were present.
Grammar Patterns
a prominent guest Ein prominenter Gast besuchte die Stadt.
to be prominent Sie ist sehr prominent in ihrer Branche.
Similar Words
Synonyms: berühmt (famous), bekannt (known), wichtig (important); Antonyms: unbekannt (unknown), unauffällig (inconspicuous)
Etymology
From Latin 'prominere' (to stick out, to jut out). Cognate with the English word 'prominent'.
Memory Tips
It sounds and means almost exactly the same as 'prominent' in English, making it very easy to remember.