die Schlagzeile, -n
headline
Kurzer Satz oben in einer Zeitung oder auf einer Webseite, der schnell zeigt, worum es in einem wichtigen Bericht geht.
The German word "Schlagzeile" is a compound noun made up of:
- Schlag – meaning "hit" or "strike", but in this context, it refers to something striking or impactful.
- Zeile – meaning "line" (as in a line of text).
Schlagzeile means headline (the bold title of a news article intended to catch attention).
Similar words:
- Überschrift – headline/title, more neutral and widely used for any heading.
- Titel – title, general term for the name of texts, articles, or books.
Difference:
- Schlagzeile specifically implies a catchy or attention-grabbing headline, often used in journalism.
- Überschrift is a broader term for any heading.
- Titel is more general, referring to the name of a work or document.
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Examples
Die Schlagzeile der Zeitung ist sensationell.noun
The newspaper's headline is sensational.
Eine Schlagzeile auf der Titelseite hat heute alle Aufmerksamkeit auf sich gezogen.noun
A headline on the front page has today attracted all the attention.
Die Schlagzeile des Tages handelt von einem wichtigen Ereignis.noun
The headline of the day is about an important event.
Eine Schlagzeile beherrscht heute alle Nachrichtenportale.noun
A headline dominates all news portals today.
Die überraschende Schlagzeile weckte sofort das Interesse der Leser.noun
The surprising headline immediately aroused the readers' interest.
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