German Word · Intermediate
flunkern
to tell harmless lies, to brag in an exaggerating way, to fib
Pronunciation: /ˈflʊŋkɐn/
Meaning
to tell harmless lies, to brag in an exaggerating way, to fib
Example
[…]denn mochte das mit dem erschlagenen Wolf nun geflunkert sein oder nicht, auf jeden Fall war man zu zweien stärker und hatte weniger zu fürchten.
Narcissus and Goldmund
Practice tips
- Practice flunkern 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.