German Word · Intermediate
auflehnen
to rebel
Pronunciation: [ˈaʊ̯fˌleːnən]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to rebel".
Example
Die Sklaven lehnten sich gegen ihren Besitzer auf.
The slaves rose up against their owner.
Practice tips
- Practice auflehnen 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.