German Word · Intermediate
abwimmeln
to fob off, to get rid of a request, a caller, visitor etc., often by means of pretext
Pronunciation: /ˈapˌvɪməln/
Meaning
to fob off, to get rid of a request, a caller, visitor etc., often by means of pretext
Example
Die Nachbarn wollten mich schon wieder zu ihrer Teerunde einladen, aber ich habe sie möglichst freundlich abgewimmelt.
The neighbours wanted to invite me to their tea circle yet again, but I fobbed them off as friendly as possible.
Practice tips
- Practice abwimmeln 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.