Schmier

dieNoun

grease; lubricant (slang/short form)

English translations

  1. 01

    grease

  2. 02

    smear

  3. 03

    dirt

Word details

German meaning
Schmier bezeichnet eine fettige, schmutzige oder klebrige Substanz.
English meaning
Smear, smudge
Synonym
Schmiere, Fett
German example
Auf dem Tisch war ein Schmier von Öl.
English example
There was a smear of oil on the table.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Schmier
Plural Form
die Schmieren

Example sentences with “Schmier”

  1. Er hatte etwas Schmier an den Fingern. (He had some grease on his fingers.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Schmier' a formal word?

No, it is a colloquial abbreviation for 'Schmiermittel'. 'Schmiermittel' is preferred in formal or technical contexts.