German Word · Intermediate
herumschlagen
to struggle, to argue, to deal with
Pronunciation: [həˈʁʊmˌʃlaːɡən]
Meaning
to struggle, to argue, to deal with
Example
Da er der einzige Junge war, musste ich mich mit ihm herumschlagen.
Here's only one other boy, and so I have no choice but to interact with him.
Practice tips
- Practice herumschlagen 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.