German Word · Intermediate
verstärken
to reinforce
Pronunciation: say verstärken
Meaning
to reinforce
Example
Ein fernes Pfeifen ertönte, klang immer näher, die Geräusche des herankommenden Zuges verstärkten sich, schwarz, pfauchend fuhr er ein.
A distant whistling was heard, sounded closer and closer, the noises of the approaching train grew stronger, black, hissing it arrived.
Practice tips
- Practice verstärken 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.