German Word · Intermediate
pokern
to play poker
Pronunciation: /ˈpoːkɐn/
Meaning
to play poker
Example
Bei der Gehaltsverhandlung hatte er zu hoch gepokert und muss sich jetzt einen neuen Job suchen.
He pushed his luck too far during the salary negotiation, and now has to look for a new job.
Practice tips
- Practice pokern 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.