der Schmuck
Translation
jewelry, ornament, adornment
Examples
Sie trägt teuren Schmuck.
She is wearing expensive jewelry.
Der Schmuck ist aus Gold.
The jewelry is made of gold.
Grammar Patterns
to wear jewelry Schmuck tragen She prefers to wear silver jewelry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Juwelen (jewels), Accessoire (accessory).
Etymology
From Middle High German 'smuc', meaning 'finery, adornment'. Related to 'schmiegen' (to nestle, cling).
Memory Tips
Learn it together with the verb 'schmücken' (to decorate). 'Schmuck' is what you use to 'schmücken' yourself.