German Word · Intermediate
fluchen
to swear, to curse
Pronunciation: /ˈfluːxn̩/
Meaning
to swear, to curse
Example
Geht und glaubt nicht, daß ihr je zurückkommen könntet! Und flucht eurem Gotte nicht. Euer Zorn würde machtlos sein und auf euch zurückfallen.
Go, and do not believe that you can ever return! And do not curse your God. Your wrath would be powerless and fall back upon yourselves.
Practice tips
- Practice fluchen 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.