die Schlagzeile
Translation
headline
Examples
Die Schlagzeile stand auf der Titelseite.
The headline was on the front page.
Er macht oft negative Schlagzeilen.
He often makes negative headlines.
Grammar Patterns
to make headlines Schlagzeilen machen The scandal made big headlines.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Überschrift (heading), Titel (title).
Etymology
A compound of 'Schlag' (strike, hit) and 'Zeile' (line). Literally a 'striking line'.
Memory Tips
Think of a headline as a 'line' ('Zeile') that 'hits' ('Schlag') you with the news. Remember the article 'die'.