die Prominenz
Translation
celebrities, prominence, VIPs
Examples
Viel Prominenz war auf der Gala anwesend.
Many celebrities were present at the gala.
Er genoss seine wachsende Prominenz.
He enjoyed his growing prominence.
Grammar Patterns
celebrities ((from sth.)) celebrities from... Viel Prominenz aus Politik und Wirtschaft war anwesend.
to enjoy ((prominence)) to enjoy being well-known Er genoss seine wachsende Prominenz.
Similar Words
Berühmtheit (fame, celebrity), VIPs
Etymology
From Latin 'prominentia' (a projection, standing out), related to the English word 'prominence'.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate of the English 'prominence'. Think of prominent people, i.e., celebrities. It's often used as a collective noun.