Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #2500
Word (Wort)

das Schlagwort

Translation (Übersetzung) buzzword, catchword, slogan
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈʃlaːkˌvɔʁt]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
noun compound media politics language
A Schlagwort is a word or phrase that becomes popular and fashionable, often used in politics, advertising, or media to summarize complex ideas. It can have positive or negative connotations depending on context.

Schlagwort - German Nouns - Schlagwort Meaning - Schlagwort Translation - Schlagwort Nouns Examples

Schlagwort is a German Nouns

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Schlagwort Examples (Beispiele) in English

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'Nachhaltigkeit' ist ein wichtiges Schlagwort in der heutigen Politik.
'Sustainability' is an important buzzword in today's politics.
Political discourse
Die Werbung verwendet viele modische Schlagwörter.
The advertisement uses many fashionable catchwords.
Advertising
Er wirft mit Schlagwörtern um sich, ohne sie zu erklären.
He throws around buzzwords without explaining them.
Critical discussion

Schlagwort Word Family - Schlagwort Related Words - Schlagwort Family Members

Schlagwort Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Schlagwort word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Schlagwort family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Schlagwort related words and expand your German vocabulary.

compound (Zusammensetzung)
Schlag
Meaning: hit, strike, blow
Example: Der Schlag der Uhr war laut.
Noun
Wort
Meaning: word
Example: Das Wort hat viele Bedeutungen.
Noun
related (verwandt)
Schlagzeile
Meaning: headline
Example: Die Schlagzeile war sensationell.
Noun

Schlagwort Usage - Schlagwort Collocations - Schlagwort Idioms - Schlagwort Synonyms - Schlagwort Antonyms

Schlagwort Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Schlagwort Collocations (Kollokationen)

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ein aktuelles Schlagwort
a current buzzword
High frequency
ein politisches Schlagwort
a political slogan
High frequency
ein modisches Schlagwort
a fashionable catchword
Medium frequency
ein leeres Schlagwort
an empty buzzword
Medium frequency
mit Schlagwörtern werben
to advertise with slogans
Medium frequency
ein Schlagwort prägen
to coin a catchphrase
Medium frequency

Schlagwort Idioms (Redewendungen)

Schlagwort idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Schlagwort with meanings and explanations. Master Schlagwort expressions used in everyday German.

Das ist nur ein Schlagwort.
That's just a buzzword.
Used to dismiss something as trendy but meaningless terminology
Mit Schlagwörtern um sich werfen
To throw around buzzwords
To use fashionable terms excessively without substance

Schlagwort Synonyms (Synonyme)

Schlagwort synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Schlagwort and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Schlagwort similar words and their usage.

Modewort
Meaning: fashionable word
High similarity
Slogan
Meaning: slogan
High similarity
Parole
Meaning: slogan, motto
Medium similarity
Schlüsselwort
Meaning: keyword
Medium similarity

Schlagwort Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Fachbegriff
Meaning: technical term
Substantiv
Meaning: noun

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Schlagwort Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Schlagwort semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Schlagwort. Explore Schlagwort related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Schlagwort contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

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