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Verkaufsschlager
What does Verkaufsschlager mean? 🛍️
A Verkaufsschlager is a German noun referring to a product or service that sells exceptionally well and is very popular. It's essentially a bestseller or a hit product in commerce. You use the word to describe the great success of an item on the market.
The word is always masculine, so it's always der Verkaufsschlager.
Example: Das neue Smartphone wurde schnell zum Verkaufsschlager. (The new smartphone quickly became a bestseller.)
Article rules for der, die, and das
-er → mostly masculine.
1. Caution: many exceptions. 2. almost all -euer nouns are neutral. 3. There are many -er words, we don't list them all.
Grammar Insights: Declining der Verkaufsschlager 🧐
The noun „Verkaufsschlager“ is masculine. Here are the declension tables (Deklinationstabellen):
Case | Article | Word | Translation |
---|---|---|---|
Nominative | der | Verkaufsschlager | the bestseller |
Genitive | des | Verkaufsschlagers | of the bestseller |
Dative | dem | Verkaufsschlager | to/for the bestseller |
Accusative | den | Verkaufsschlager | the bestseller |
Case | Article | Word | Translation |
---|---|---|---|
Nominative | die | Verkaufsschlager | the bestsellers |
Genitive | der | Verkaufsschlager | of the bestsellers |
Dative | den | Verkaufsschlagern | to/for the bestsellers |
Accusative | die | Verkaufsschlager | the bestsellers |
Example Sentences (Beispielsätze)
- Der neueste Roman des Autors ist ein echter Verkaufsschlager. (The author's latest novel is a real bestseller. - Nominative Singular)
- Der Erfolg des Verkaufsschlagers überraschte selbst den Hersteller. (The success of the bestseller surprised even the manufacturer. - Genitive Singular)
- Wir verdanken den Umsatzanstieg dem Verkaufsschlager. (We owe the increase in sales to the bestseller. - Dative Singular)
- Alle wollen den Verkaufsschlager kaufen. (Everyone wants to buy the bestseller. - Accusative Singular)
- Diese Spielzeuge waren letztes Jahr die Verkaufsschlager. (These toys were the bestsellers last year. - Nominative Plural)
- Trotz des Erfolgs der Verkaufsschlager gibt es auch Kritik. (Despite the success of the bestsellers, there is also criticism. - Genitive Plural)
- Mit den Verkaufsschlagern machte die Firma viel Gewinn. (The company made a lot of profit with the bestsellers. - Dative Plural)
- Der Händler bestellte sofort die Verkaufsschlager nach. (The retailer immediately reordered the bestsellers. - Accusative Plural)
Using Verkaufsschlager in Context 🎯
The term Verkaufsschlager is mainly used in the context of trade, business, and marketing (Handel, Wirtschaft und Marketing). It describes products that sell particularly well and generate high revenue.
- Typical Contexts: Product reviews (Produktbewertungen), marketing reports (Marketingberichte), news about economic success (Nachrichten über wirtschaftlichen Erfolg), conversations about popular items.
- Comparison: Similar to “Bestseller” (often for books, but also general), “Kassenschlager” (often for movies, but also products, literally 'box office hit'), or “Renner” (colloquial for something in high demand). “Verkaufsschlager” is a very common and general term for any successful product.
- Connotation: The word carries a strong positive connotation and is often used to emphasize success and popularity.
Memory Hooks for der Verkaufsschlager 🧠
Article Mnemonic: Think of a strong man (masculine, der) who *schlägt* (hits) all the records in sales – DER Verkaufsschläger.
Meaning Mnemonic: Imagine a product that really *schlägt* (hits, like a 'Schlager' music hit) it big in Verkauf (sales). It's a Verkaufsschlager – a bestseller!
Word Field: Synonyms & Antonyms for Verkaufsschlager ↔️
Synonyms (Similar Meaning):
- Bestseller: Very common, originally for books.
- Kassenschlager: Often for movies or products bringing in lots of money ('box office hit').
- Renner: Colloquial for something very popular ('runner').
- Hit: Short and concise, borrowed from English.
- Dauerbrenner: A product successful over a long period ('long-lasting burner' / evergreen).
- Zugpferd: A product boosting sales of others ('draught horse' / main draw).
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning):
- Ladenhüter: A product that sells poorly ('shelf warmer').
- Flop: A failure.
- Rohrkrepierer: Something that fails or fizzles out ('dud' / pipe burst).
⚠️ Caution: Not every successful product is a 'Dauerbrenner'. A 'Verkaufsschlager' can also be a seasonal hit.
A Little Joke (Witz) 😄
Fragt der Chef den Verkäufer: „Na, Müller, wie läuft das Geschäft?“
Sagt Müller stolz: „Chef, wir haben einen neuen Verkaufsschlager!“
Fragt der Chef: „Wirklich? Was denn?“
Müller: „Die Tür. Die Leute reißen sie uns förmlich aus der Hand, wenn sie den Laden wieder verlassen wollen!“
Translation:
The boss asks the salesman: "Well, Miller, how's business?"
Miller says proudly: "Boss, we have a new bestseller!"
The boss asks: "Really? What is it?"
Miller: "The door. People are practically ripping it out of our hands when they want to leave the store!"
Poem Corner (Gedicht) ✍️
Im Regal, da stand es still,
doch dann kam der Kundenwill'.
Jeder griff zu, wollte es haben,
ließ die Kasse freudig traben.
Vom Lager schnell zum Ladentisch,
frisch verkauft, ganz ohne Nich’.
Der Verkaufsschlager, hell und klar,
ist der Star, Jahr für Jahr!
Translation:
On the shelf, it stood so still,
But then came the customer's will.
Everyone reached, wanted to own,
Made the cash register joyfully drone.
From stockroom fast to counter bright,
Sold so fresh, with all its might.
The bestseller, clear and grand,
Is the star throughout the land!
Guess What? A Riddle (Rätsel) 🤔
Ich bin kein Mensch, doch heiß begehrt,
mein Erfolg wird hoch verehrt.
Ich leere Regale, fülle Kassen,
die Kunden können’s kaum erfassen.
Mein Name klingt nach Hit und Sieg im Handel,
ich bringe Firmen oft den Wandel.
Wer bin ich?
Translation:
I am not human, but highly desired,
My success is greatly admired.
I empty shelves, fill cash registers fast,
Customers find it hard to grasp.
My name sounds like hit and victory in trade,
I often bring companies change unafraid.
What am I?
... Der Verkaufsschlager (The Bestseller)
More Info: Trivia & Word Building Blocks 🧱
Word Composition (Wortzusammensetzung):
The word „Verkaufsschlager“ is a compound noun, composed of:
- Verkauf: The act of selling or the sales department (noun derived from 'verkaufen' - to sell).
- Schlager: Originally a very successful song (a 'hit'). Figuratively, something that 'hits' or strikes, meaning it achieves great success.
Together, it describes something that 'hits' it big in sales.
Cultural Note: The term is deeply embedded in German consumer and business culture (Konsum- und Wirtschaftskultur) and is frequently used in media and advertising to highlight a product's popularity.
📝 Summary: is it der, die or das Verkaufsschlager?
The word Verkaufsschlager is masculine, so the correct article is always der Verkaufsschlager.