how to pronounce schmiergeld
/ˈʃmiːɐ̯ˌɡɛlt/
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schmiergeld is pronounced in two syllables
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An example use of schmiergeld in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:
“… plastiktüten voller schmiergeld in …”
meanings of schmiergeld
noun:
- Lubrication payment, bribe.
schmiergeld frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR
the word schmiergeld occurs in german on average 0.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.
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