German Word · Intermediate
verspäten
to be late, to be delayed
Pronunciation: /fɛɐ̯ˈʃpɛːtən/
Meaning
to be late, to be delayed
Example
Der Zug verspätet sich um eine Stunde.
The train is delayed an hour.
Practice tips
- Practice verspäten 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.