German Word · Intermediate
sträuben
to bristle up, to stand on end
Pronunciation: [ˈʃtʁɔɪ̯bn̩]
Meaning
to bristle up, to stand on end
Example
Seine Haare sträubten sich vor Angst.
His hair bristled out of fear.
Practice tips
- Practice sträuben 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.