German Word · Intermediate
buhlen
to court, to woo
Pronunciation: /ˈbuːlən/
Meaning
to court, to woo
Example
Die Hasen-Herren müssen natürlich um das Weibchen buhlen, ehe sie zum Zug kommen.
The hare gentlemen of course have to afford suitorship before having their way.
Practice tips
- Practice buhlen 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.