German Word · Beginner
verstehen
to understand
Pronunciation: /fərˈʃteːən/
Meaning
to understand
Example
Ich verstehe dich nicht bei dem Lärm.
I can't understand you with this noise.
Practice tips
- Practice verstehen 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 beginner-level learners.