German Word · Intermediate
schiften
to jibe, gybe (shift a fore-and-aft sail from one side of a sailing vessel to the other)
Pronunciation: /ˈʃɪftn̩/
Meaning
to jibe, gybe (shift a fore-and-aft sail from one side of a sailing vessel to the other)
Example
Ich benutze das Wort "schiften".
I use the word "schiften".
Practice tips
- Practice schiften 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.