German Word · Intermediate
feixen
to smirk, to grin or laugh in a gleeful or gloating manner
Pronunciation: [ˈfaɪ̯ksn̩]
Meaning
to smirk, to grin or laugh in a gleeful or gloating manner
Example
Der Major hielt sich den Militärpaß weit von den Augen fort. Plötzlich warf er ihn hin, er feixte grimmig.
I use the word "feixen".
Practice tips
- Practice feixen 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.