“Schmackofatz” is my new favorite German word
Besides my love of big cats, I went with this photo because that’s how I look in my mind’s eye whenever I see something that looks extremely delicious!
The other night, while having a remarkably delectable dinner with my partner’s family, one of them told me that I should use the word, “schmakofatz” instead of the usual “lecker” to describe something as “delicious”.
The whole family laughed while I looked at this woman who was giggling with puzzlement.
Apparently, it’s a real word, but one that’s said in a playful, not serious, way.
I’m still learning in which contexts to best use it.
For now, I’m keeping it stored away, along with my drool, in my mind’s eye but the world can see me smile and giggle as I delight in my new favorite German word.





