der Bestseller
bestseller
A product, especially a book, that sells in very large numbers and is therefore very successful.
EXAMPLE
Ihr neuer Roman wurde sofort zum Bestseller.
Her new novel immediately became a bestseller.
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Word composition
'Bestseller' is a word from English that is made up of 'best' and 'seller'. Literally, then, it means something that sells the best.
EXAMPLE
Dieses Kochbuch ist der absolute Bestseller in diesem Jahr.
This cookbook is the absolute bestseller this year.
Typical collocations
Common phrases with this word are 'zum Bestseller werden' (to become a bestseller), when a product becomes very successful, and 'auf der Bestsellerliste stehen' (to be on the bestseller list), when it is among the best-selling items.
EXAMPLE
Das Buch wurde über Nacht zum Bestseller.
The book became a bestseller overnight.
Use as a compound
The word 'Bestseller' is often used as the first part of compound nouns to describe something connected with success. Typical examples are 'der Bestseller-Autor' (the bestselling author) or 'der Bestseller-Status' (bestseller status).
EXAMPLE
J.K. Rowling ist eine weltberühmte Bestseller-Autorin.
J.K. Rowling is a world-famous bestselling author.
Compare with
Bestseller vs Renner
hit / racehorse
Both words describe something that has achieved great success and is highly popular. Bestseller particularly emphasizes that a product sells in very large numbers; Renner can refer more generally to an exceptionally popular product. Use Bestseller when strong sales figures are important, and Renner for general success.
Bestseller
Der Roman wurde zum Bestseller, weil er sich in kurzer Zeit sehr oft verkaufte.
The novel became a bestseller because it sold in very large numbers within a short time.
Renner
Der Roman ist im Buchladen ein Renner, weil ihn viele Kunden begeistert weiterempfehlen.
The novel is a hit at the bookstore because many customers enthusiastically recommend it to others.
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