Schwartz (en. Schwartz)
/ʃwaʁts/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A German-origin surname designating a person with a dark complexion or black hair.
The famous science fiction writer, Isaac Schwartz, captivated his readers.
Le célèbre écrivain de science-fiction, Isaac Schwartz, a captivé ses lecteurs.
Used to refer to people of Jewish descent.
He discovered his Jewish roots thanks to his Schwartz family.
Il a découvert ses racines juives grâce à sa famille Schwartz.
Etymology
Derived from the German 'schwarz', meaning 'black'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Schwartz as a cat
To refer to something black or dark.
Schwartz comme un chat
To be in the schwartz
To be in a difficult or obscure situation.
Être dans le schwartz
Related Words
schwarz
German word meaning 'black'.
schwarz
African-American
Term used to refer to people of African descent living in America.
afro-américain
Slang Meanings
Refers to a person who hides their true intentions.
Be careful, he has some schwartz in his game.
Fais attention, il a des schwartz dans son jeu.
Used to qualify something mysterious or indefinite.
This matter is quite schwartz.
Cette affaire est tout à fait schwartz.