German Word · Intermediate
vorknöpfen
to take to task, to give (someone) a good talking-to
Pronunciation: /ˈfoːɐ̯ˌknœp͡fn̩/
Meaning
to take to task, to give (someone) a good talking-to
Example
„Ich habe mir diesen Torstenson einmal vorgeknöpft.
I gave this Torstenson a piece of my mind.
Practice tips
- Practice vorknöpfen 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.