schmücken
Translation
to decorate, to adorn, to embellish
Examples
Wir schmücken den Weihnachtsbaum.
We are decorating the Christmas tree.
Sie schmückt sich mit einer Kette.
She adorns herself with a necklace.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to decorate sth. We are decorating the room.
sich ((with sth.)) to adorn oneself with sth. She adorns herself with flowers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dekorieren, verzieren (to decorate)
Etymology
Related to the noun 'der Schmuck' (jewelry, decoration).
Memory Tips
You use 'Schmuck' (jewelry) to 'schmücken' (decorate) yourself or things.