German Word · Intermediate
Hering
tent peg
Pronunciation: /ˈheːʁɪŋ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "tent peg".
Example
Ich bin froh, dass ich kein Dicker bin, Denn Dicksein ist ’ne Quälerei. Ich bin froh, dass ich so’n dürrer Hering bin, Denn dünn bedeutet frei zu sein.
I’m glad I’m not a fat person, Because being fat is such an ordeal. I’m glad I’m such a scrawny herring, For to be thin means to be free.
Practice tips
- Practice Hering 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.