noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Sound
Pronunciation
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/ʃlɑːɡə/
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CMU ARPABET:SH L EY1 G ER0
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
noun
Meaning 1
A chiefly European style of popular music with light melodies (often easily danceable) and typically facile, sentimental lyrics.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
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noun
Meaning 2
A piece made in this style.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From German Schlager (late 19th century), from schlagen (“to hit”), thus similar to English hit (“successful song”, early 20th century).
Across languages
Translations
54 source translations are retained for this English entry.
