schmuck
handsome
Pretty, attractive, or stately; used especially of people, clothing, buildings, or objects.
EXAMPLE
Das schmucke alte Haus steht direkt am Marktplatz.
The handsome old house stands right on the market square.
schmuck
handsome
schmuck – schmucker – am schmuckesten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry schmuck, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | schmuck |
|---|---|
| comparative | schmucker |
| superlative | am schmuckesten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Register and style
In contemporary standard German, 'schmuck' (handsome) often sounds elevated, literary, or somewhat old-fashioned. The word occurs especially in descriptive texts and assessments of visual appeal.
EXAMPLE
Der schmucke Pavillon fiel den Besuchern sofort auf.
The handsome pavilion immediately caught the visitors' attention.
Typical collocations
'schmuck' (handsome) often appears before words for buildings, rooms, clothing, or people. Typical combinations include 'ein schmuckes Haus' (a handsome house), 'ein schmuckes Kleid' (a pretty dress), and 'eine schmucke Erscheinung' (a handsome appearance).
EXAMPLE
Sie erschien zur Feier in einem schmucken Kleid.
She arrived at the celebration in a pretty dress.
Positive assessment
'schmuck' (handsome) usually describes the neat and attractive overall impression of something visible. When used of people, it often refers to a neat, well-dressed, or stately appearance.
EXAMPLE
Der schmucke junge Mann begrüßte die Gäste höflich.
The handsome young man greeted the guests politely.
In real life
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