Schatz
/ʃat͡s/masculine
The German word for treasure is Schatz.
Schatz refers to a collection of valuable things. It can also be used as a compound in words like Schatzsuche, which means a treasure hunt.
Meaning: collection of valuable things (noun)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In an informal context, Schatz is a very common term of endearment used between romantic partners, similar to 'darling' or 'sweetheart' in English.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Schatz is a masculine noun. Its plural form is Schätze. Because it is masculine, it takes the accusative article den when it is the direct object of a sentence, such as in den Schatz.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʃats/
Did you know?
- In many Scandinavian languages, the cognate of Schatz, such as the Danish skat, has evolved to mean 'tax' rather than 'treasure'.
- The word Schatz shares an ancient root with the word for 'cattle', meaning that 'treasure' was once measured by the number of animals one owned.
- Even if you are addressing a woman, the term of endearment Schatz remains a masculine noun in German grammar.
Examples in context
- Sie gingen auf Schatzsuche.They went in search of treasure.This sentence shows how to use the concept of a treasure hunt.Tatoeba #656302 by Manfredo, translation #307538 by CM
- Tom fand einen vergrabenen Schatz.Tom found a buried treasure.Tatoeba #7115300 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #7093479 by Hybrid
- Nimm den Schatz und behüte ihn gut!Take the treasure and take good care of it.This sentence demonstrates how to use Schatz when instructing someone to look after it.Tatoeba #1393841 by al_ex_an_der, translation #3763418 by cromwellt
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Example conversation
Hannah and Felix are looking at an old chest in an attic.
- HannahSchau mal, Felix, dieser alte Schatz!Look, Felix, this old treasure!
- FelixIst das wirklich ein echter Schatz?Is that really a real treasure?
- HannahJa, er ist sehr wertvoll.Yes, it is very valuable.
- FelixDas ist eine tolle Entdeckung.That is a great discovery.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “treasure” translations and entries Schatz, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Schatz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
