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der Schatz
darling
A term of endearment for a loved one, such as a partner or a child.
example
Schatz, könntest du mir bitte das Salz geben?
Darling, could you please pass me the salt?
der Schatz
darling / treasure
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Meanings
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Word family
The noun 'der Schatz' (treasure) is closely related to the verb 'schätzen' (to value, to estimate). A Schatz is something that has high value or is valued as very precious.
EXAMPLE
Alte Bücher können ein wahrer Schatz sein.
Old books can be a real treasure.
Use as a form of address
As a term of endearment, 'Schatz' (darling) is often used as a direct form of address for a loved one. It can also be used with a possessive pronoun, as in 'mein Schatz' (my darling).
EXAMPLE
Hallo mein Schatz, wie war dein Tag?
Hello my darling, how was your day?
Typical verbs
In the meaning of 'wertvolle Sammlung' (valuable collection), 'Schatz' (treasure) is often combined with verbs such as 'suchen' (to search), 'finden' (to find), 'vergraben' (to bury), or 'heben' (to recover, to raise).
EXAMPLE
Archäologen haben einen Schatz aus der Römerzeit gefunden.
Archaeologists found a treasure from the Roman period.
Fixed expression
To describe a person or thing as especially valuable, the expression 'ein wahrer Schatz' (a true treasure) or 'ein echter Schatz' (a real treasure) is often used.
EXAMPLE
Unsere Nachbarin ist ein echter Schatz, sie hilft uns immer.
Our neighbor is a real treasure; she always helps us.
Compare with
Schatz vs Liebe
love
'die Liebe' and 'der Schatz' can both affectionately refer to a person who is very important to you. 'Meine Liebe' often sounds like a tender form of address or a term for a beloved person. 'Schatz' is especially common as a term of endearment, for example for a partner or a child. In addition, 'Schatz' can also more generally mean a particularly valuable or lovable person. The words can be confused because both express closeness. As a direct form of address in everyday life, 'Schatz' often sounds more natural; 'Liebe' is more strongly connected with the feeling itself.
Schatz
Kannst du mir bitte helfen, Schatz?
Could you please help me, darling?
Liebe
Meine Liebe wartet schon vor dem Kino auf mich.
My love is already waiting for me outside the cinema.
In real life
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