German Word · Intermediate
draufhaben
to be able to
Pronunciation: say draufhaben
Meaning
to be able to; to know one's stuff (used sometimes with etwas or nichts)
Example
Der Junge hat nichts drauf.
The boy has no skills.
Practice tips
- Practice draufhaben 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.