Erwiderung

Meaning

reply, response, retort

Example

meine Erwiderung auf seine scharfe Bemerkung

my retort to his sharp remark

Practice tips

• Practice Erwiderung 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 advanced-level learners.

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