German Word · Intermediate
erwehren
to resist, to fend off
Pronunciation: [ɛɐ̯ˈveːʁən]
Meaning
to resist, to fend off
Example
Zweieinhalb Flugstunden vom Ruhrgebiet entfernt erwehrt sich ein Volk eines kriegerischen Angriffs.
Two and a half hours by plane from the Ruhr region, a nation is fighting off a belligerent assault.
Practice tips
- Practice erwehren 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.