German Word · Intermediate
verprellen
to alienate, discourage, put off
Pronunciation: [fɛɐ̯ˈpʁɛlən]
Meaning
to alienate, discourage, put off
Example
Allerdings war es seine Regierung, die das Land vor der Urlaubssaison unbedingt öffnen wollte, um die Touristen nicht zu verprellen.
I use the word "verprellen".
Practice tips
- Practice verprellen 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.