German Word · Intermediate
gucken
to look, to direct one's gaze at something
Pronunciation: /ˈkʊkən/
Meaning
to look, to direct one's gaze at something
Example
Ich kann in die Stadt gehen und mich irgendwo hinsetzen und in die Luft gucken.
I can go into town and sit myself down somewhere and stare into space.
Practice tips
- Practice gucken 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.