die Schlagerhits
Translation
schlager hits, German pop hits
Examples
Im Radio laufen nur alte Schlagerhits.
Only old schlager hits are playing on the radio.
Sie hört gerne die neuesten Schlagerhits.
She likes listening to the newest schlager hits.
Grammar Patterns
to listen to/sing ((sth.)) She likes to listen to the newest schlager hits.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Pophits, Evergreens.
Etymology
This is a compound word from 'Schlager' (a type of hit song, from 'schlagen' - to hit) and the English word 'Hits'. It literally means 'Schlager hits'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'hit songs' from the 'Schlager' genre, a very popular and distinct style of German pop music.