flattery in German
flattery in German is Schmeichelei, Geschmeichel, Schmus — flattery means excessive or insincere praise, often given to win someone's favour.
flattery in German
Schmeichelei
(countable) An instance of excessive praise.
Geschmeichel
(countable) An instance of excessive praise.
Schmus
(countable) An instance of excessive praise.
Schöntuerei
(countable) An instance of excessive praise.
What does "flattery" mean?
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noun Excessive or insincere praise, often given to win someone's favour.
"His flattery didn't win her over — she saw right through it."
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flattery in a sentence
- His flattery didn't win her over — she saw right through it.
- A little flattery goes a long way with the new manager.
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What is "flattery" in German?
"flattery" in German is Schmeichelei, Geschmeichel, Schmus. flattery means: Excessive or insincere praise, often given to win someone's favour.
How do you use "flattery" in a sentence?
Example: "His flattery didn't win her over — she saw right through it." In German, "flattery" is Schmeichelei, Geschmeichel, Schmus.
Are there other ways to say "flattery" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "flattery": Schmeichelei, Geschmeichel, Schmus, Schöntuerei.
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