German Word · Intermediate
verbraten
to spoil through too much frying
Pronunciation: /fɛɐ̯ˈbʁaːtn̩/
Meaning
to spoil through too much frying
Example
[…] die meisten Datenmengen verbrät der Durchschnitts-Internetnutzer daheim definitiv nicht für die Arbeit, sondern fürs eigene Amüsement aka Streaming.
[…] the average internet user wastes the most amount of data (i. e. throughput) at home definitely not for work, but for the own amusement aka streaming.
Practice tips
- Practice verbraten 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.