No. 4,571 in German
schmücken
To decorate or adorn.
In a sentence
Sie schmücken den Weihnachtsbaum mit bunten Kugeln.
They decorate the Christmas tree with colorful ornaments.
In this sentence, 'schmücken' is used to mean decorating or adorning the Christmas tree with ornaments, which is the direct application of the verb in the context of festive activities.
Der Schmuck schmückt den Hals der Trägerin.
The jewelry adorns the neck of the wearer.
Here, 'schmücken' refers to the act of adorning or adding aesthetic appeal, specifically through accessories such as jewelry to enhance appearance.
Die Stadt schmückt sich für das große Fest.
The city adorns itself for the grand festival.
In this example, 'schmücken' carries the meaning to decorate or prepare a location or object (the city) in anticipation of an event, reflecting a societal or communal preparation activity.
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