German Word · Intermediate
schäkern
to banter, to dally, to jest
Pronunciation: /ˈʃɛːkɐn/
Meaning
to banter, to dally, to jest
Example
Zum Liebsten sei ein Kobold ihr beschert! / Der mag mit ihr auf einem Kreuzweg schäkern;
Her paramour should be an ugly gnome, / Where four roads cross, in wanton play to meet her:
Practice tips
- Practice schäkern 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.