German Conversation · Level 2
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German word
Bestseller
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbɛstˌsɛlɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounbestseller
Example
Viele Bestseller stehen im Regal.
There are many bestsellers on the shelf.
More examples
Das Buch galt schnell als Bestseller.
The book was quickly considered a bestseller.
Core concept
A book or product that repeatedly attracts enough buyers to stand out among competing items.
Common phrases
ein echter Bestseller
a genuine bestseller
der aktuelle Bestseller
the current bestseller
als Bestseller gelten
be considered a bestseller
Similar words
Verkaufsschlager: A commercially successful book or product sold in very large quantities.
Renner: A book or product that suddenly becomes a strong seller for a brief period.
Blockbuster: A film or major work that achieves widespread popularity with the public.
Top-Seller: A book or product that achieves exceptionally strong sales and a leading rank.
Definition in German
Ein Buch oder anderes Produkt, das sich besonders häufig verkauft und deshalb großen Verkaufserfolg hat.
Word origin
Bestseller is a German borrowing from English best seller, combining best with seller for something that sells exceptionally well.
Usage tips
- In German, Bestseller is a masculine noun, with der Bestseller and the unchanged plural die Bestseller.
Other meanings
- hitnoun
- top sellernoun
Opposites
- Flopflopnoun
Related words
- Bestsellerlistebestseller listnoun
- Bestsellerautorbestselling authornoun