German Word · Intermediate
Verlies
an underground prison or place of captivity
Pronunciation: /fɛɐ̯ˈliːs/
Meaning
an underground prison or place of captivity
Example
Gefangene Feinde ließ man in Verliesen unterhalb der Burg verhungern.
Captured enemies were starved to death in dungeons below the castle.
Practice tips
- Practice Verlies 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.