German Word · Intermediate
abquatschen
to persuade someone to give something away or to give something up
Pronunciation: [ˈapˌkvat͡ʃn̩]
Meaning
to persuade someone to give something away or to give something up
Example
Als sie nach dem Weinbaustudium ins elterliche Weingut zurückkehrte, „quatschte sie dem Vater ein paar Parzellen ab“, mit Riesling, Spät- und Weißburgunder.
When she returned to her parents’ vineyard after completing her studies in viticulture, she “persuaded her father to give away [to her] a few parcels” of Riesling
Practice tips
- Practice abquatschen 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.