delicacy / treat
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delicacy / treat
A special culinary delicacy or tasty treat. The term comes from the Austrian and Bavarian-speaking regions.
Als Dessert gab es ein besonderes Schmankerl des Hauses: Kaiserschmarrn mit Apfelmus.
For dessert, there was a special house treat: Kaiserschmarrn with applesauce.
special treat
In a figurative sense, a special, often unexpected extra or attractive detail that is perceived as a highlight.
Zum Abschluss der Konferenz gab es noch ein rhetorisches Schmankerl vom Gastredner.
At the end of the conference, there was one more rhetorical treat from the guest speaker.
'Schmankerl' (delicacy/treat) is a typical word from southern Germany and Austria. However, it is now also understood in other parts of Germany, especially in informal contexts.
In diesem bayerischen Restaurant gibt es viele traditionelle Schmankerl.
This Bavarian restaurant offers many traditional delicacies.
The word 'Schmankerl' (delicacy/treat) is related to the verb 'schmecken' (to taste). This connection helps you remember the original meaning of a small thing that tastes especially good.
Die Pralinen waren ein echtes Schmankerl zum Kaffee.
The chocolates were a real treat with coffee.
In its culinary meaning, 'Schmankerl' (delicacy/treat) is often combined with adjectives that describe its origin or type, e.g. 'bayerisches Schmankerl' (Bavarian delicacy), 'österreichisches Schmankerl' (Austrian delicacy), or 'kulinarisches Schmankerl' (culinary treat).
Auf dem Weihnachtsmarkt werden viele regionale Schmankerl angeboten.
Many regional delicacies are offered at the Christmas market.
You can recognize the figurative meaning by the fact that 'Schmankerl' (special treat) refers to something non-edible. Typical contexts are art, music, technology, or language, e.g. 'musikalisches Schmankerl' (musical treat) or 'technisches Schmankerl' (technical treat).
Der Film bot am Ende noch ein unerwartetes visuelles Schmankerl.
At the end, the film offered an unexpected visual treat.
extra
Extra and Schmankerl can both refer to an additional attractive feature. Extra names the additional service or thing itself, while Schmankerl highlights a particularly appealing, often unexpected detail as a special feature. Use Extra neutrally and Schmankerl when the special appeal is the focus.
Das kostenlose Konzert nach der Führung ist ein besonderes Schmankerl.
The free concert after the tour is a special treat.
Im Eintrittspreis ist extra ein Audioguide enthalten.
An audio guide is included as an extra in the admission price.
