German Word · Intermediate
verhöhnen
to scoff, to scoff at
Pronunciation: [fɛɐ̯ˈhøːnən]
Meaning
to scoff, to scoff at
Example
1904, Friedrich Bernhard Störzner, Was die Heimat erzählt, Arwed Strauch, page 197
Who stood at the pillory could be scoffed, ridiculed, mocked by everyone, even be thrown at with dirt and excrements.
Practice tips
- Practice verhöhnen 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.