German Expression · Intermediate
schöner Schein
facade, a false appearance
Pronunciation: say schöner Schein
Meaning
facade, a false appearance
Example
Ihr zur Schau getragenes Eheglück war schon lange nur noch schöner Schein.
Their ostentatious display of marital happiness had long ceased to be anything but facade.
Practice tips
- Practice schöner Schein 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 expression is for intermediate-level learners.