Schmöker

derNoun

thick book; page-turner; old book

English translations

  1. 01

    blockbuster

  2. 02

    page-turner

  3. 03

    thick book

Word details

German meaning
Ein Schmöker ist ein dickes, oft unterhaltsames Buch, das man gerne liest, um sich die Zeit zu vertreiben.
English meaning
A hefty novel
Synonym
Roman, Wälzer
German example
Im Urlaub habe ich endlich Zeit, den dicken Schmöker zu lesen, den ich mir schon lange vorgenommen habe.
English example
On vacation, I finally have time to read the hefty novel I've been meaning to read for a long time.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Schmöker
Plural Form
die Schmöker

Example sentences with “Schmöker”

  1. Ich habe im Urlaub einen dicken Schmöker gelesen. (I read a thick page-turner during my vacation.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the connotation of the word Schmöker?

'Schmöker' is a colloquial, affectionate term for a thick, engaging book. It is masculine (der) and implies a book that is easy to get lost in.