German Word · Intermediate
gammeln
To become old
Pronunciation: /ˈɡaməln/
Meaning
To become old; to rot.
Example
Das Brot von letzter Woche gammelt im Schrank.
Last week’s bread is rotting in the cupboard.
Practice tips
- Practice gammeln 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.