die schönen Worte
Translation
beautiful words, fine words, flattery
Examples
Er macht ihr immer schöne Worte.
He always flatters her with fine words.
Das Gedicht enthält viele schöne Worte.
The poem contains many beautiful words.
Grammar Patterns
((to sb.)) schöne Worte machen to give (sb.) fine words, to flatter (sb.) Er macht ihr immer schöne Worte.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fine words, sweet talk; Antonyms: ehrliche Worte (honest words)
Etymology
A combination of 'schön' (beautiful) and 'Worte' (words, plural of 'das Wort').
Memory Tips
This phrase can be positive (poetic language) or negative (insincere flattery). Context is key.