English–German

“hit song” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃlaːgɐ/

Example

Der Erfolg des Schlagers überrascht alle.

The success of the hit song surprised everyone.

Illustration for Schlager (hit song)

How to say “hit song” in German

“Hit song” in German is Schlager.

A catchy song with a simple shape that many people recognize after hearing it.

Full entry for Schlager: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Schlager

Der Schlager des Sommers wurde überall gespielt.

The hit song of the summer was played everywhere.

Tips for using Schlager

  • Schlager is masculine, and its plural is also Schlager, so der Schlager and die Schlager differ by article rather than noun ending.

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