German Word · Intermediate
mehren
to increase
Pronunciation: /meːʁən/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to increase".
Example
Drei Jahre nach Ausbruch der Finanzkrise mehren sich die Spannungen zwischen den Industrienationen, der freie Welthandel gerät unter Druck.
Three years after the outbreak of the financial crisis, the tensions between the industrial nations are increasing, the free world trade is coming under pressure.
Practice tips
- Practice mehren 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.