No. 9,163 in German
luxusgimmick
A "luxusgimmick" is a luxury gadget or unnecessary, extravagant accessory.
In a sentence
Das neue Smartphone verfügt über ein Luxusgimmick wie kabelloses Laden.
The new smartphone features a luxury gimmick such as wireless charging.
Here, 'Luxusgimmick' is used to describe an additional feature of the smartphone that is perceived as luxurious and non-essential.
Ein Sportwagen mit einem integrierten Champagnerhalter ist ein typisches Luxusgimmick.
A sports car with an integrated champagne holder is a typical luxury gimmick.
In this case, 'Luxusgimmick' refers to an extravagant accessory often associated with opulence in sports cars.
Für manche ist ein Smart-Heimsteuerungssystem ein Luxusgimmick, für andere eine Notwendigkeit.
For some, a smart home control system is a luxury gimmick, for others a necessity.
Here, 'Luxusgimmick' is used to emphasize the subjective nature of what constitutes a luxury feature, depending on the person's perspective.
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