how to pronounce schlager

/ˈʃlaːɡɐ/

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schlager is pronounced in two syllables

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aː

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An example use of schlager in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… ist das dann wirklich ein schlager bis …”

meanings of schlager

noun:

Schlager (European music genre).
Hit (music or entertainment success).

schlager frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR

the word schlager occurs in german on average 2.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.