der Star
Translation
star (celebrity), starling (bird)
Examples
Er ist ein berühmter Filmstar.
He is a famous movie star.
Ein Star sitzt auf dem Baum.
A starling is sitting on the tree.
Grammar Patterns
ein Star sein to be a star He is a big star in Hollywood.
zum Star werden to become a star She became a star overnight.
Similar Words
Synonyms (celebrity): Berühmtheit, Prominenter
Etymology
The 'celebrity' sense is borrowed from English 'star'. The 'starling' sense is from Old High German 'stara'.
Memory Tips
Be aware of the double meaning of 'der Star': a famous person (like in English) and a starling (the bird). Context is key.