German Word · Intermediate
versäumen
to miss, to omit, to fail to do something important
Pronunciation: [fɛʁˈzɔʏmən]
Meaning
to miss, to omit, to fail to do something important
Example
Du hast die Frist versäumt.
You have missed the deadline.
Practice tips
- Practice versäumen 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.