German Word · Intermediate
Verhängnis
fatality, fate
Pronunciation: /fɛɐ̯ˈhɛŋnɪs/
Meaning
fatality, fate
Example
Ihre Neugier ward der Katze zum Verhängnis.
Curiosity killed the cat.
Practice tips
- Practice Verhängnis 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.