German Word · Intermediate
wummern
an onomatopoeia, to give off a sudden dull sound
Pronunciation: [ˈvʊmɐn]
Meaning
an onomatopoeia, to give off a sudden dull sound
Example
Außerdem drückt mir mein wummerndes Gehirn gleich die Augen aus dem Kopf. Ich muss kurz verschnaufen und lege mich wieder ins Bett.
Furthermore my banging brain soon thrutches my eyes out of the head. I need to pause for a breath and put myself into the bed again
Practice tips
- Practice wummern 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.