German Word · Intermediate
Grimasse
grimace, gurn
Pronunciation: /ɡʁiˈmasə/
Meaning
grimace, gurn
Example
1917, Franz Kafka, Ein altes Blatt, in: Marsyas. Eine Zweimonatsschrift, year 1, issue 1, Heinrich Hochstim Verlag, page 80c
Often they make grimaces, then the white of their eyes turns and froth rises out of their mouth, but neither do they want to say something with this, nor do they want to scare
Practice tips
- Practice Grimasse 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.