die  Beliebtheit

B2

Estimated CEFR level.

/bəˈliːpɪçkaɪt/

🤔 What does "die Beliebtheit" mean?

Die Beliebtheit describes the state or quality of being liked, appreciated, or preferred by many people. It's a measure of how popular a person, thing, idea, or place is.

It's an abstract noun and is always feminine (feminin). There's generally no plural form because it describes a general state.

Example: Die Beliebtheit des neuen Sängers wächst ständig. (The popularity of the new singer is constantly growing.)

Article rules for der, die, and das

🧐 Grammar of "die Beliebtheit" in Detail

The word "Beliebtheit" is a feminine noun. It is typically only used in the singular (Singular).

As it is an abstract noun, there is generally no plural (kein Plural).

📝 Example Sentences

1. Der Politiker erfreut sich großer Beliebtheit in der Bevölkerung.
   (The politician enjoys great popularity among the population.)
2. Die Beliebtheit dieses Urlaubsziels ist ungebrochen.
   (The popularity of this holiday destination is unbroken.)
3. Wir analysieren die Gründe für die hohe Beliebtheit des Produkts.
   (We are analyzing the reasons for the high popularity of the product.)
4. Dank ihrer Beliebtheit wurde sie zur Klassensprecherin gewählt.
   (Thanks to her popularity, she was elected class representative.)

💡 How to use "die Beliebtheit"?

"Die Beliebtheit" is used to describe the degree of affection or esteem someone or something enjoys within a group.

• Context: Often used in social, political, cultural, or commercial contexts. We talk about the Beliebtheit of people (politicians, celebrities), products, brands, places, trends, or ideas.
• Common combinations: People often speak of großer/wachsender/sinkender/ungebrochener Beliebtheit (great/growing/declining/unbroken popularity). The phrase "sich großer Beliebtheit erfreuen" (to enjoy great popularity) is very common.
• Distinction: While "Popularität" is very similar and often used synonymously, "Beliebtheit" can have a slightly warmer, more personal connotation based on genuine affection, whereas "Popularität" can also mean more neutral 'fame' or 'renown'.

🧠 Mnemonics for Beliebtheit

Article Mnemonic: Nouns ending in "-heit" in German are almost always feminine (die Freiheit - freedom, die Krankheit - illness, die Schönheit - beauty...). So, remember: die Beliebt-heit.

Meaning Mnemonic: Think of the adjective "beliebt" (popular, liked). When many people hold someone or something lieb (dear), that person or thing has Beliebtheit (popularity).

🔄 Synonyms & Antonyms

⚠️ Similar but Different Words:

• Bekanntheit: (Fame, notoriety) Only the degree to which something is known, not necessarily whether it is liked. A scandal can bring Bekanntheit but not Beliebtheit.

😂 A Little Joke

German: Warum sind Statistiken so beliebt?
Weil sie immer eine gute Figur machen! 😉

English: Why are statistics so popular (beliebt)?
Because they always cut a good figure! 😉 (It's a pun: 'eine gute Figur machen' means both 'to look good/make a good impression' and literally 'to make a good figure/number').

✒️ Poem about Beliebtheit

German:
Die Beliebtheit, ein sanfter Schein,
mal groß, mal flüchtig, oft nur klein.
Sie wächst durch Freundlichkeit und Mut,
doch schwindet schnell bei Übermut.
Ein Lächeln hier, ein nettes Wort,
trägt sie von Ort zu Ort.
Doch wahre Freunde, das ist klar,
sind mehr wert als die Beliebtheitsschar.

English Translation:
Popularity, a gentle gleam,
Sometimes large, sometimes fleeting, often just a small stream.
It grows through kindness and through grit,
But fades fast with arrogance.
A smile right here, a nice word there,
Carries it everywhere.
But true friends, it is clear,
Are worth more than the popular sphere.

❓ Riddle Time

German:
Ich habe keine Stimme, doch man hört von mir.
Ich habe keine Hände, doch ich öffne Tür und Tor.
Manche jagen mich, andere fürchten meinen Fall.
Bin ich hoch, lacht das Marketing überall.

Was bin ich?
... Die Beliebtheit

English Translation:
I have no voice, yet people hear of me.
I have no hands, yet I open doors readily.
Some chase me, others fear my fall.
When I am high, marketing laughs overall.

What am I?
... Popularity (die Beliebtheit)

🧩 More Insights

Word Formation (Wortbildung):

The word "Beliebtheit" is a derivation (Ableitung) from the adjective "beliebt" (popular, liked) by adding the suffix "-heit". This suffix is used to form abstract nouns from adjectives, denoting a quality or state.

• beliebt (adjective: liked, popular) + -heit (suffix for noun formation) → die Beliebtheit (noun: popularity)