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Short form of Dekoration; objects used to make a room, table, or place more beautiful and festive.
Für die Party brauchen wir noch etwas Deko, zum Beispiel Luftballons und Girlanden.
We still need some decoration for the party, for example balloons and garlands.
'Deko' (decoration) is the colloquial short form of 'Dekoration' (decoration). In everyday conversations, 'Deko' is almost always used, while 'Dekoration' sounds more formal.
Hast du schon eine Idee für die Deko am Samstag?
Do you already have an idea for the decoration on Saturday?
'Deko' (decoration) is a very productive word and is often used as the first part of compound nouns to specify the type of decoration. Examples are 'Tischdeko' (table decoration), 'Wanddeko' (wall decoration), or 'Weihnachtsdeko' (Christmas decorations).
Im Keller haben wir eine ganze Kiste mit Weihnachtsdeko.
In the basement we have a whole box of Christmas decorations.
Common verbs used with 'Deko' (decoration) are 'machen' (to make), 'basteln' (to craft), 'kaufen' (to buy), or 'anbringen' (to put up / attach). They describe the process of decorating.
Lass uns am Wochenende die Deko für das Wohnzimmer basteln.
Let's make the decoration for the living room this weekend.
jewelry / decoration
“Schmuck” and “Deko” can refer to things that make a room more attractive. “Deko” is the usual colloquial term for this. “Schmuck” tends to emphasize the decorative function or effect and is less commonly used on its own for such objects.
Für die Feier stellen wir die festliche Deko im Saal auf.
We’re putting up the festive decorations in the hall for the celebration.
Die Blumen bilden den festlichen Schmuck des Saals.
The flowers form the festive decorations in the hall.
