German Word · Intermediate
drohen
to threaten
Pronunciation: /ˈdʁoːən/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to threaten".
Example
Die Geschäftsleitung drohte der Belegschaft mit Lohnkürzung.
The management threatened the employees with a pay cut.
Practice tips
- Practice drohen 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.