GERMAN · C1WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

schmeicheln

flatter

Das Lob schmeichelte ihm, doch er wollte sich nicht dazu verleiten lassen, mehr zu versprechen, als er unter den gegebenen Bedingungen leisten konnte.

The praise flattered him, but he would not let it tempt him to promise more than he could deliver under the circumstances.

flatter; enhance appearance

Der dunkle Stoff schmeichelt ihrem Teint, ohne dass sie dafür eine Farbe wählen muss, in der sie sich im Alltag unwohl fühlt.

The dark fabric flatters her complexion without requiring her to choose a colour she feels uncomfortable wearing every day.

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