Schlager

See also: schlager and Schläger

German

Etymology

schlagen (“to hit”) +‎ -er, formally a doublet of Schläger. Attested since the late 19th century and thus older than English hit (early 20th century).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʃlaːɡɐ/
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Noun

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  1. schlager (European music genre)
  2. (dated) hit (music or entertainment success)
    Synonyms: Hit, Kassenschlager

Declension

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Descendants

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