German Word · Beginner
verwaisen
to be orphaned, to become an orphan
Pronunciation: /feʁˈvaɪ̯zən/
Meaning
to be orphaned, to become an orphan
Example
Überall und immer wieder waren die verwaisten Eltern in Strücklingen an das Grauen erinnert worden, das an jenem Märztag des Jahres 1998 über sie hereingebrochen war.
Always and everywhere in Strücklingen, the bereaved parents were reminded of the horror that had shattered their lives on a March day in 1998.
Practice tips
- Practice verwaisen 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.