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.
'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.
bonus
'der Bonus' and 'das Schmankerl' can both mean an additional extra. 'Bonus' sounds more general and works well for money, benefits, offers, or points. 'Schmankerl' sounds more personal and often friendlier; it means a special highlight that brings pleasure. In addition, 'Schmankerl' is mainly common in Bavaria and Austria and can also mean something tasty to eat. The words can be confused when talking about an extra. For neutral or business situations, 'Bonus' is usually more natural; for a special highlight, 'Schmankerl' is more likely.
Zum Schluss zeigte der Musiker noch ein kleines Schmankerl für seine Fans.
At the end, the musician showed his fans one more little treat.
Beim Kauf des neuen Handys gibt es einen Bonus von 50 Euro.
When you buy the new phone, you get a bonus of 50 euros.