German Word · Intermediate
winseln
to whine, to whimper
Pronunciation: [ˈvɪnzl̩n]
Meaning
to whine, to whimper
Example
1914, Walther Kabel (as W. Belka), Die Versprengten, Verlag moderner Lektüre, page 8
The animal, pinched with the whole body between bricks and girts, now began to faintly whimper.
Practice tips
- Practice winseln 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.