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schmieren

[ˈʃmiːʁən]

verb

LanguageGerman (Germany)

Meaning
  1. to smear, to spread (a cream or similar substance across across a surface)
  2. to butter (bread, etc.)
  3. to grease, to oil, to lubricate
  4. to bribe
Examples

Wir können durch die Hintertür rein, ich habe den Wachmann geschmiert.

We can get in through the back door, I've bribed the guard.

Pronunciationˈʃmiːʁən

Part of speechverb

Usage noteCan refer to spreading food, lubricating machinery, or illegal bribery.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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