German Word · Intermediate
schimpfen
to tell off, to scold, to yell at
Pronunciation: /ˈʃɪmpfən/
Meaning
to tell off, to scold, to yell at
Example
Er hat keine Ahnung von der Materie - und so jemand schimpft sich Experte!
He is clueless in that field - and someone like that calls himself an expert!
Practice tips
- Practice schimpfen 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.