German Word · Intermediate
Schmu
trick, cheat, fraud, corruption (in a clement tone, or else implying something small in scale)
Pronunciation: /ʃmuː/
Meaning
trick, cheat, fraud, corruption (in a clement tone, or else implying something small in scale)
Example
Im Baugewerbe wird viel Schmu gemacht.
There's plenty of corruption in the construction industry.
Practice tips
- Practice Schmu out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.