Schmücken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schmücken" is used as verb with the meaning of "decorate", "adorn" or "embellish".

Essential properties of "schmücken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: schmücken
Simple past: schmückte
Participle: geschmückt

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "schmücken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To decorate or adorn something to make it beautiful or festive"

Definition: "To decorate or adorn something to beautify it or make it festive."
Translation(s): decorate, adorn, embellish, trim
Synonym(s): dekorieren, verzieren
Antonym(s): entfernen, abnehmen
Related word(s): Schmuck, Dekoration

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir schmücken den Weihnachtsbaum jedes Jahr.We decorate the Christmas tree every year.
Die Kinder schmücken das Klassenzimmer für die Feier.The children decorate the classroom for the party.
Er schmückt das Haus mit Lichtern.He decorates the house with lights.

2.) "To adorn someone with jewelry or ornaments"

Definition: "To adorn or beautify someone with jewelry or ornaments."
Translation(s): adorn, bedeck, deck out, array
Synonym(s): aufputzen, herausputzen
Antonym(s): entkleiden
Related word(s): Schmuckstück, Juwel

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Königin schmückt sich mit kostbaren Juwelen.The queen adorns herself with precious jewels.
Sie schmückt sich für den Ball.She adorns herself for the ball.
Er schmückt seine Frau mit einer Halskette.He adorns his wife with a necklace.

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