Schmücken
Example: Wir schmücken das Haus für die Weihnachtsfeier bunt.
Definition
"Schmücken" means to decorate or adorn something, often to enhance its appearance or make it festive. For example, "Wir schmücken das Haus für die Weihnachtsfeier bunt" means decorating the house colorfully for the Christmas party.
Etymology
The word "schmücken" comes from the Middle High German word "smücken," which is related to the Old High German "smucken," meaning to adorn or embellish. Did you know? Its roots trace back to the Germanic languages, emphasizing the idea of making something look attractive or festive.
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"Schmücken" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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