German Word · Intermediate
Pest
bubonic plague, the plague
Pronunciation: /pɛst/
Meaning
bubonic plague, the plague
Example
Die Pest wütete besonders in den Städten.
The plague devastated especially towns and cities.
Practice tips
- Practice Pest 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.