German word

Chart

Pronunciation

IPA/t͡ʃaʁt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounchart

Example

Das neue Lied steigt schnell in die Charts.

The new song is quickly climbing the charts.

Illustration for Chart (chart)

More examples

Die neue Single konnte nicht lange in den Charts bleiben.

The new single could not stay in the charts for long.

Core concept

A ranked display that turns changing numbers into visible positions, whether plotted as data or listed as results.

Common phrases

  • in den Charts bleiben

    stay in the charts

  • an der Spitze der Charts

    at the top of the charts

  • die Charts anführen

    lead the charts

Similar words

Hitparade: A radio or TV ranking of popular songs.
Rangliste: A ranked list based on results in sports or evaluations.
Hitliste: A list of popular or top-selling songs.

Definition in German

Eine veröffentlichte Rangliste von Titeln, die nach Verkäufen, Streams oder Hörerzahlen geordnet ist.

Word origin

The German noun Chart is borrowed from English chart, which traces through Old French charte to Latin charta, meaning paper or document.

Usage tips

  • Music rankings usually use the plural die Charts, as in in den Charts; the singular der Chart is less common in this sense.

Other meanings

  • graphnoun

Opposites

  • Undergroundundergroundnoun
  • Unbekanntheitobscuritynoun

Related words

  • Chartstürmerchart-toppernoun
  • Chartkarrierechart careernoun

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