German Word · Beginner
bestreiten
to pay for, to sustain financially
Pronunciation: [bəˈʃtʁaɪtn̩]
Meaning
to pay for, to sustain financially
Example
Der Philosoph bestritt die Existenz unveräußerlicher Menschenrechte.
The philosopher disputed the existence of inalienable human rights.
Practice tips
- Practice bestreiten 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 beginner-level learners.