Die Schlagzeile
Example: Die Schlagzeile auf der Titelseite zieht viele Leser an.
Definition
"Die Schlagzeile" refers to the headline of a newspaper or magazine article, usually printed in large, bold letters to attract readers' attention and summarize the main point of the story. It plays a crucial role in drawing readers to the content.
Etymology
The word "die Schlagzeile" comes from the German words 'schlagen' meaning 'to strike' and 'Zeile' meaning 'line.' It originally described a line that 'strikes' the reader's eye, emphasizing its impact and importance in journalism. Did you know? The idea is that a headline hits the reader like a strike, grabbing attention immediately.
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"Die Schlagzeile" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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