German Word · Intermediate
abwerben
to entice, to poach
Pronunciation: /ˈapˌvɛʁbən/
Meaning
to entice, to poach
Example
Unsere Konkurrenz hat uns letztes Jahr drei unserer besten Mitarbeiten abgeworben.
Our competitors poached three of our best employees last year.
Practice tips
- Practice abwerben 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.