German Word · Intermediate
scharren
to scrape at, to scratch at, to paw at
Pronunciation: /ˈʃaʁn̩/
Meaning
to scrape at, to scratch at, to paw at
Example
Der Hund scharrt an dem Baum, in dem das Eichhörnchen verschwunden ist.
The dog is scratching at the tree where the squirrel disappeared.
Practice tips
- Practice scharren 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.