Schmear

שמיר

To spread, often referring to cream cheese on a bagel

Word Origin

Origin Language

Yiddish

Word in Origin Language

שמירן (shmirn)

Root Meaning

To spread

Current Usage

Yes, "schmieren" in German

Example Usage

I'd like a bagel with a schmear of cream cheese.

איך וויל אַ בייגל מיט אַ שמיר פון קעז.

Ikh vil a beygl mit a shmir fun kez.

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