Schmattes
Bavarian edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
Possibly from Yiddish שמאַטעס (shmates, “rags”), plural of שמאַטע (shmate, “rag”), from Polish szmata.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
Schmattes m
German edit
Etymology edit
Borrowed from Bavarian Schmattes, possibly from Yiddish שמאַטעס (shmates, “rags”), plural of שמאַטע (shmate, “rag”), from Polish szmata.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
Schmattes m (strong, genitive Schmattes, no plural)