noun

der Schmuck, -e

jewelry

Ein Gegenstand, den man trägt, um schöner auszusehen, zum Beispiel Ringe, Ketten oder Ohrringe.

The German word "Schmuck" is a noun meaning "jewelry" or "ornament".

  • It comes from the verb "schmücken" which means "to adorn" or "to decorate".

Similar words:

  • "Juwelen" (jewels)
  • "Schmuckstücke" (pieces of jewelry)
  • "Accessoires" (accessories)

Differences:

  • "Schmuck" refers broadly to jewelry or decorative items worn or used for adornment.
  • "Juwelen" specifically refers to precious stones or high-value gems.
  • "Accessoires" can include non-jewelry decorative items such as scarves or hats.

Make “Schmuck” part of your vocabulary.

Build your German vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.

Examples

Sie trägt heute keinen Schmuck.noun

She is not wearing any jewelry today.

Der Schmuck in der Vitrine glänzt besonders hell.noun

The jewelry in the display case shines particularly bright.

Der Schmuck glänzt im Schaufenster besonders schön.noun

The jewelry shines especially beautifully in the shop window.

Der Schmuck liegt auf dem Tisch.noun

The jewelry is on the table.

Keep exploring German

Learn words from the content you love.

Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).