German Word · Intermediate
preisen
to hail, laud, praise
Pronunciation: /ˈpʁaɪ̯zn̩/
Meaning
to hail, laud, praise
Example
Die ganze Stadt pries den edlen Ritter, der die Gefahr von den Einwohnern abgewandt hatte.
The whole city praised the noble knight who had averted danger from the inhabitants.
Practice tips
- Practice preisen 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.