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Ein Lied, Film oder Produkt, das sehr beliebt ist und von vielen Menschen gehört, gesehen oder gekauft wird.
The German word "Hit" is a borrow word from English that means a popular song or item that has achieved great success, much like its English counterpart. It's commonly used to describe smash hits in music or popular items in other contexts.
Similar words in German include "Erfolg" (success), "Schlager" (hit, particularly a hit song), and "Renner" (hot item or bestseller).
Differences:
- Erfolg - A broad term meaning "success," which can apply universally across many fields (career, projects, ventures).
- Schlager - Commonly refers to a popular song, but it can sometimes evoke traditional or genre-specific hits, especially in German folk and pop music.
- Renner - Usually used to denote a bestselling or very popular item, such as a book, product, or even a concept, not limited to songs.
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Examples
Der Song ist ein echter Hit.noun
The song is a real hit.
Die neuen Eissorten waren letzten Sommer absolute Hits.noun
The new ice cream flavors were absolute hits last summer.
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