Depending on context, the German word Schmucktranslates as:
Noun:
jewellery
Adjective:
neat
trim
spick-and-span
decorative
dapper
The American slang word schmuck translates into German as:
Depp
Trottel
Idiot
Jewelry is Schmuck in German.
Schmuck
"In German, it has no meaning".True, but schwantz is an American pronunciation of the German or (especially) Yiddish schwanz, meaning tail, or slang for penis; it would be used as a derogatory term for someone, as in calling a person a "dick" or a "schmuck".
to be a idot or moron
Schmuck is indeed Yiddish, but it's a word rather than a name (albeit a word often applied to people) which comes from the European Jewish language known as Yiddish. It's definitely not a word to use when among polite company, however, due to it referring to - erm - the male member.Schmuck as a surname is not Jewish. It is a German name meaning "Jewel".[Note: the Yiddish word Schmuck is not related to the German word Schmuck. In fact, the are not even pronounced the same]
Peter Schmuck's birth name is Peter Gilray Schmuck.
Jewellery in German is referred to as "Schmuck." It encompasses a variety of decorative items worn for personal adornment, including rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. The term can also refer to both fine jewellery made of precious metals and stones, as well as costume jewellery. In German-speaking cultures, Schmuck plays an important role in fashion and personal expression.
Christina Schmuck was born in 1944.
Uta Schmuck was born in 1949.
The Yiddish word "schmuck" is a pejorative term that means a foolish or contemptible person. It is often used to describe someone who is considered idiotic or annoying.
Peter Schmuck was born on August 9, 1955.
Peter Schmuck was born on August 9, 1955.