German Word · Intermediate
bröckeln
to crumble, to weaken, to show cracks
Pronunciation: /ˈbʁœkəln/
Meaning
to crumble, to weaken, to show cracks
Example
Putz bröckelt von der Decke.
Plaster is crumbling off the ceiling.
Practice tips
- Practice bröckeln 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.