German Word · Intermediate
aufspüren
to detect, trace, track down or sniff out
Pronunciation: [ˈʔaʊ̯fʃpyːɐ̯n]
Meaning
to detect, trace, track down or sniff out
Example
Die Hunde haben die Hasen aufgespürt.
The dogs have traced the hares.
Practice tips
- Practice aufspüren 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.