German Word · Beginner
verstreichen
to pass, to elapse, to expire
Pronunciation: /fɛɐ̯ˈʃtʁaɪ̯çn̩/
Meaning
to pass, to elapse, to expire
Example
Vierzig mal 365 Tage und dazu noch die Schalttage waren verstrichen, seit Dorothee unter den Apfelbäumen Burkahnens über ihr Leben entschieden hatte.
Forty times 365 days and in addition the leap days had passed since Dorothee had decided her future life under the apple trees of Burkahnen.
Practice tips
- Practice verstreichen 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.