German Word · Intermediate
verspielen
to lose someone’s goodwill
Pronunciation: /fɛɐ̯ˈʃpiːlən/
Meaning
to lose someone’s goodwill
Example
Spielsüchtige verspielen oft an einem Tag ganze Monatslöhne.
Compulsive gamblers often gamble away entire monthly wages in one day.
Practice tips
- Practice verspielen 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.