German Word · Intermediate
fringsen
to nick, steal (suggesting that it is harmless petty theft)
Pronunciation: /ˈfʁɪŋzən/
Meaning
to nick, steal (suggesting that it is harmless petty theft)
Example
In dem Restaurant hab ich mir paar Zahnstocher für zu Hause gefringst.
At that restaurant I nicked myself a couple of toothpicks for at home.
Practice tips
- Practice fringsen 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.