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decoration / ornament
An element or pattern added to an object to make it more beautiful or decorative; an ornament or decoration.
Die Hochzeitstorte war mit aufwendigen Verzierungen aus Zuckerblumen geschmückt.
The wedding cake was decorated with elaborate decorations made of sugar flowers.
The noun 'Verzierung' (decoration/ornament) comes from the verb 'verzieren' (to decorate). The ending '-ung' turns the action into a noun. The base verb 'zieren' means 'schmücken' (to decorate/adorn).
Der Künstler verziert die Vase mit kleinen Mustern.
The artist decorates the vase with small patterns.
'Verzierung' (decoration/ornament) is often combined with adjectives that describe the effort or style. Typical examples are 'aufwendige' (elaborate), 'kunstvolle' (artistic), 'reiche' (rich/ornate), or 'dezente' (subtle) decorations.
Das Gebäude hat eine Fassade mit reichen Verzierungen aus der Barockzeit.
The building has a facade with rich decorations from the Baroque period.
To say what something is decorated with, you use 'mit Verzierungen' (with decorations). To indicate the location of the decoration, you often use 'an' with the dative.
Der Rahmen ist mit goldenen Verzierungen versehen.
The frame is adorned with golden decorations.
jewelry / decoration
“Schmuck” and “Verzierung” can both refer to decorative additions to an object. “Schmuck” usually means the decorative adornment as a whole or in general. “Verzierung” tends to refer to a specific added element or pattern.
Eine geschnitzte Blume ist die auffälligste Verzierung der alten Tür.
A carved flower is the most striking ornament on the old door.
Die geschnitzten Blumen bilden den Schmuck der alten Tür.
The carved flowers form the decoration on the old door.
