German Word · Intermediate
bereiten
to prepare, to make
Pronunciation: /bəˈʁaɪ̯tn̩/
Meaning
to prepare, to make
Example
1924, Friedrich Bernhard Störzner, Das alte Kräuterweib von Reinhardtswalde, in: Reinhardtswalder Sagenbüchlein, Buchhandlung Otto Schmidt, page 18
On a shelf at the wall were numerous flasks and cans, filled with mixtures and ointments, which the woman prepared herself from the collected medicinal herbs.
Practice tips
- Practice bereiten 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.