German Word · Intermediate
zanken
to bicker, fight
Pronunciation: /ˈt͡saŋkən/
Meaning
to bicker, fight
Example
Max und Lotte zankten sich darüber, wer oben im Hochbett schlafen durfte.
Max and Lotte bickered over who could sleep on top in the bunk bed.
Practice tips
- Practice zanken 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.