Schlumpf
/ʃlʊmpf/masculine
The English word "smurf" can be translated into German as Schlumpf.
Schlumpf is a masculine noun used to refer to the fictional characters. Related to this, the verb schlumpfen is used to mimic the Smurfs' way of speaking.
Meaning: fictional character (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Schlumpf is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʃlʊmpf/
Did you know?
- The word Schlumpf likely evolved from the German word Strumpf, which means 'stocking'.
- German grammar requires Schlumpf to be masculine, meaning that even a female Smurf is referred to using a masculine noun unless specified as a Schlümpfin.
- In German, the term schlumpfen is not just for the characters, but can be used as a verb to describe any action where one replaces a word with 'smurf' to be mysterious.
Examples in context
- Wie alt ist Papa Schlumpf?How old is Papa Smurf?This sentence is useful for asking about the age of Papa Schlumpf.Tatoeba #1367666 by Tlustulimu, translation #12022873 by mayabe
- Er hat das Schlumpfdorf gefunden.He found the Smurf village.This sentence is useful for describing the discovery of a Schlumpf village.Tatoeba #13906269 by Waldelfe, translation #12953004 by Conjuice
- Es war wirklich schlumpfig von dir, diesen Satz ins Englische zu schlumpfen!It was really smurfy of you to smurf that sentence into English.This sentence is useful for using the verb form of Schlumpf to describe an action.Tatoeba #10518415 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10518331 by DJ_Saidez
- Die Schlümpfe sind berühmt für ihre blauen Körper und die spitzen Hüte.The Smurfs are famous for their blue bodies and pointed hats.
- Die Schlümpfe leben in kleinen Häusern im Wald.The Smurfs live in small houses in the forest.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a picture book in a cafe.
- MaximilianSiehst du diesen Schlumpf dort?Do you see that smurf there?
- HannahJa, er sieht sehr niedlich aus.Yes, he looks very cute.
- MaximilianHannah, findest du ihn auch süß?Hannah, do you also find him sweet?
- HannahAuf jeden Fall!Definitely!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “smurf” translations and entries Schlumpf, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Schlumpf, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
