German Word · Intermediate
abflauen
to calm down, abate
Pronunciation: /ˈapˌflaʊ̯ən/
Meaning
to calm down, abate
Example
Der Sturm ist abgeflaut.
The storm has abated.
Practice tips
- Practice abflauen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.