hit / bargain
der Knüller, die Knüller
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hit
Something particularly sensational, exciting, or successful that attracts a great deal of interest.
Der neue Film ist der Knüller und läuft jeden Abend vor ausverkauftem Haus.
The new film is a hit and plays to a full house every evening.
bargain
An especially good deal, usually in a retail setting.
Dieses Fahrrad ist für 199 Euro ein echter Knüller.
At 199 euros, this bicycle is a real bargain.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Knüller |
| genitive | des Knüllers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Knüller | die Knüller |
| accusative | den Knüller | die Knüller |
| dative | dem Knüller | den Knüllern |
| genitive | des Knüllers | der Knüller |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Der Knüller' (a hit / a bargain) is mainly colloquial and is frequently used as an enthusiastic exclamation or in the fixed expression 'ein echter Knüller' (a real hit / a real bargain).
Die Überraschungsparty war der absolute Knüller.
The surprise party was an absolute hit.
For something particularly exciting or successful, common expressions include 'der Knüller sein' (to be a hit), 'ein echter Knüller' (a real hit), and 'der absolute Knüller' (an absolute hit). These often refer to films, events, news stories, or ideas.
Beim Straßenfest war die Feuershow der Knüller des Abends.
At the street festival, the fire show was the hit of the evening.
When referring to an especially good deal, 'der Knüller' (a bargain) often appears alongside price information or words such as 'Angebot' (offer) and 'Sonderpreis' (special price). The retail context makes this meaning clear.
Mit diesem Sonderpreis ist der Staubsauger wirklich ein Knüller.
At this special price, the vacuum cleaner really is a bargain.
