No. 14,976 in German
schmeicheln
To flatter.
In a sentence
Sie wollte ihm schmeicheln, damit er zustimmt.
She wanted to flatter him so that he would agree.
In this sentence, 'schmeicheln' is used to mean 'to flatter,' indicating an action to please someone through praise or compliments.
Der sanfte Wind schmeichelte ihre Haut.
The gentle wind caressed her skin.
Here, 'schmeicheln' is metaphorically used to describe a soft and pleasant sensation, much like a gentle touch or caress.
Die Worte des Lehrers schmeichelten ihrer Eitelkeit.
The teacher's words flattered her vanity.
In this usage, 'schmeicheln' signifies how words can effectively satisfy someone's sense of pride or self-esteem.
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