German Word · Intermediate
krachen
to crack, creak
Pronunciation: [ˈkʁaχn̩]
Meaning
to crack, creak
Example
Mindestens 13 Mal ist es seit Anfang des vergangenen Jahres zu einem Unfall an der Beckhausstraße gekommen, bei dem ein Auto gegen eine Stadtbahn gekracht ist.
At least 13 times since the beginning of last year we have had car accidents at the Beckhausstraße involving a car crashing against a tram.
Practice tips
- Practice krachen 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.