German Word · Intermediate
schaden
to hurt, to be harmful
Pronunciation: /ˈʃaːdn̩/
Meaning
to hurt, to be harmful
Example
Es kann nicht schaden, es mal zu versuchen.
It can't hurt to give it a try.
Practice tips
- Practice schaden 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.