German Word · Intermediate
würgen
to strangle, to choke
Pronunciation: /ˈvʏrɡən/
Meaning
to strangle, to choke
Example
Die Krawatte ist so eng, dass sie mich würgt.
The tie is so tight that it's choking me.
Practice tips
- Practice würgen 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.