slagari
Icelandic
Etymology
From Danish slager, from German Schlager (“hit song”), derived from schlagen (“to hit”). Attested since 1929.[1] Cognate with slá.
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -aːɣarɪ
Noun
slagari m (genitive singular slagara, nominative plural slagarar)
Usage notes
This term is today much less common than smellur.
Related terms
- slá í gegn (“to become a great hit”)
References
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