Abhärtung

Meaning

resilience, hardening, induration, toughening up

Example

Abhärtung gegen die Erkältung.

Resistance to cold.

Practice tips

• Practice Abhärtung 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 advanced-level learners.

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