German word

Hit

Pronunciation

IPA/hɪt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounhit

Example

Seine Lieder sind oft Hits.

His songs are often hits.

Illustration for Hit (hit)

More examples

Das Album brachte ein Hit nach dem anderen hervor.

The album produced one hit after another.

Core concept

Something that strikes the public's attention and becomes a popular favorite.

Common phrases

  • ein Hit im Radio

    a hit on the radio

  • ein Hit nach dem anderen

    one hit after another

Similar words

Erfolg: A favorable outcome that achieves a desired goal.
Charts: A ranking of songs or products by popularity or sales.
Single: A song or recording released separately.

Definition in German

Bezeichnung für etwas, das großen Erfolg oder weite Verbreitung bei vielen Menschen erreicht.

Word origin

Hit entered German as an English loanword and retains the English notion of a successful impact while commonly naming popular songs and other successes.

Usage tips

  • German uses Hit mainly for popular success, such as a song or product, rather than for every physical blow described by English hit.

Opposites

Related words

  • Hitlistehit listnoun
  • Hitparadehit paradenoun

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