German Word · Intermediate
zerritzen
to cut oneself
Pronunciation: /t͡sɛɐ̯ˈʁɪt͡sn̩/
Meaning
to cut oneself
Example
1912, Martin Luther, Lutherbibel von 1912, Jeremia 16:6 (with KJV translation)
Both the great and the small shall die in this land: they shall not be buried, neither shall men lament for them, nor cut themselves, nor make themselves bald for them:
Practice tips
- Practice zerritzen 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.