Terz

Meaning

stink, fight, trouble (aggressive, quarrelsome behavior; typically as part of protesting or looking for a fight)

Example

Terz machen

to raise a stink, to make a scene

Practice tips

• Practice Terz 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.

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