German Word · Intermediate
schwatzen
to babble, waffle, prattle, chat
Pronunciation: /ˈʃvatsən/
Meaning
to babble, waffle, prattle, chat
Example
Man tanzt, man schwazt, man kocht, man trinkt, man liebt; / Nun sage mir, wo es was bessers giebt?
They dance, they chat, they cook, they drink, they court: / Now where, just tell me, is there better sport?
Practice tips
- Practice schwatzen 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.