German word

Schmuck

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃmʊk/

Meaning

  • masculine nounjewelry

Example

Sie trägt den Schmuck jeden Tag.

She wears the jewelry every day.

Illustration for Schmuck (jewelry)

More examples

Sie zieht den Schmuck nur zu besonderen Anlässen an.

She only wears the jewelry on special occasions.

Core concept

A necklace, ring, or earring worn as a personal accent that adds visual polish.

Common phrases

  • Schmuck tragen

    wear jewelry

  • antiken Schmuck

    antique jewelry

  • Schmuck aus Gold

    gold jewelry

Similar words

Schmuckstück: One individual piece of jewelry worn for decoration, such as an earring or ring.
Accessoire: A fashion accessory that adds style to clothing or overall appearance.

Definition in German

Bezeichnung für tragbare Zierstücke wie Ketten, Ringe oder Ohrringe, die das Aussehen verschönern.

Word origin

Schmuck comes from Middle High German smuc or smuck, meaning an ornament, and is related to the verb schmücken, meaning to adorn.

Usage tips

  • German Schmuck is usually an uncountable noun, so a single item is often called ein Schmuckstück rather than ein Schmuck.

Other meanings

  • ornamentnoun

Opposites

  • Schmucklosigkeitlack of ornamentationnoun
  • Schlichtheitsimplicitynoun

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