German Word · Intermediate
abnagen
to gnaw something off something
Pronunciation: /ˈapnaːɡn̩/
Meaning
to gnaw something off something
Example
Ein Eichhörnchen kann bis zu fünfzig Fichtenzapfen pro Tag abnagen.
A squirrel can gnaw up to fifty spruce cones per day.
Practice tips
- Practice abnagen 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.