der Kult
Translation
cult, worship, craze
Examples
Dieser Film hat Kultstatus erreicht.
This film has achieved cult status.
Der Kult um diese Sängerin ist riesig.
The cult surrounding this singer is huge.
Grammar Patterns
((der Kult)) ((um+4)) the cult surrounding sth./sb. Der Kult um diesen Star ist unglaublich.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verehrung (worship), Hype (hype)
Etymology
From Latin 'cultus', meaning 'worship, care'.
Memory Tips
A direct cognate of English 'cult'. It can refer to a religious cult or the 'cult following' of a movie or band.