German Word · Intermediate
schönreden
to embellish, to sugarcoat, to whitewash
Pronunciation: [ˈʃøːnˌʁeːdn̩]
Meaning
to embellish, to sugarcoat, to whitewash
Example
sich etwas schönreden
I use the word "schönreden".
Practice tips
- Practice schönreden 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.