German Word · Intermediate
erquicken
to refresh, revive
Pronunciation: /ɛɐ̯ˈkvɪkn̩/
Meaning
to refresh, revive
Example
[…]Viel Irrthum und ein Fünkchen Wahrheit, / So wird der beste Trank gebraut, / Der alle Welt erquickt und auferbaut.
[…] much error and a spark of verity, thus can the best of drinks be brewed, which refreshes and lifts up the whole world.
Practice tips
- Practice erquicken 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.