German Word · Intermediate
abraten
to discourage, dissuade
Pronunciation: [ˈapˌʁaːtən]
Meaning
to discourage, dissuade
Example
Davon würde ich (dir) abraten.
I'd recommend that you don't do that.
Practice tips
- Practice abraten 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.