German Word · Intermediate
scheuen
to be afraid of, to shrink from, to shy away from
Pronunciation: /ˈʃɔɪ̯ən/
Meaning
to be afraid of, to shrink from, to shy away from
Example
Das Pferd scheut vor dem Hindernis.
The horse balks at the hurdle.
Practice tips
- Practice scheuen 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.