German Conversation · Level 114
44 words
German word
Schatz
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃats/
Meaning
- masculine noundarling
Example
Er ist mein Schatz seit der Schulzeit.
He has been my darling since our school days.
More examples
Sie ist mein Schatz, seit wir uns kennengelernt haben.
She has been my sweetheart since we met.
Core concept
A valued treasure that serves as a tender name for someone considered most precious.
Common phrases
mein Schatz
my sweetheart
mein kleiner Schatz
my little sweetheart
lieber Schatz
dear sweetheart
Similar words
Partner: A partner in a committed relationship between equals.
Freund: A boyfriend or other romantic partner.
Liebling: An affectionate nickname for a beloved person.
Ehefrau: A female spouse.
Definition in German
Kosename für eine geliebte Person; jemand, den man zärtlich und vertraut anspricht.
Word origin
The noun Schatz developed from Old High German scaz through Middle High German schatz and ultimately descends from Proto-Germanic *skattaz, with the personal sense growing from the material sense.
Usage tips
- As a form of address, Schatz is intimate and context-dependent rather than a neutral equivalent of English 'dear', so it suits close relationships.