der Massengeschmack
Translation
popular taste, mass taste
Examples
Der Film trifft den Massengeschmack.
The movie appeals to popular taste.
Seine Kunst ist nichts für den Massengeschmack.
His art is not for the popular taste.
Grammar Patterns
den Massengeschmack ((+acc)) treffen to appeal to popular taste This song really appeals to the popular taste.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Allgemeingeschmack (general taste), Publikumsgeschmack (audience taste)
Etymology
A compound of 'Masse' (mass, crowd) and 'Geschmack' (taste). Literally 'mass taste'.
Memory Tips
Break the word down into its parts: 'Massen' (masses) + 'Geschmack' (taste). It's the taste of the masses.