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schmaltzy in German

schmaltzy in German is larmoyant, rührselig, schmalzig — schmaltzy means overly sentimental, emotional, maudlin or bathetic.

schmaltzy in German

larmoyant

adj

Overly sentimental, emotional, maudlin or bathetic.

rührselig

adj

Overly sentimental, emotional, maudlin or bathetic.

schmalzig

adj

Overly sentimental, emotional, maudlin or bathetic.

What does "schmaltzy" mean?

adj Overly sentimental, emotional, maudlin or bathetic.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "schmaltzy" in German?

"schmaltzy" in German is larmoyant, rührselig, schmalzig. schmaltzy means: Overly sentimental, emotional, maudlin or bathetic.

Are there other ways to say "schmaltzy" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "schmaltzy": larmoyant, rührselig, schmalzig.

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