die Prominenten
Translation
celebrities, prominent people, VIPs
Examples
Viele Prominenten besuchten die Gala.
Many celebrities attended the gala.
Die Presse jagt die Prominenten.
The press chases the celebrities.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) as a subject Die Prominenten kamen zur Gala.
((as accusative object)) as an accusative object Man sah viele Prominenten auf dem roten Teppich.
Similar Words
Berühmtheiten (celebrities), Stars (stars)
Etymology
From Latin 'prominere' (to stick out). 'pro-' (forward) + '-minere' (to project). Someone who stands out.
Memory Tips
Think of people who are 'prominently' featured in the media.