German Word · Intermediate
knacken
to make a cracking sound
Pronunciation: [ˈknakn̩]
Meaning
to make a cracking sound
Example
Die Wurst knackte beim Reinbeissen.
The sausage made a cracking sound when bitten.
Practice tips
- Practice knacken 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.