Translation and Meaning

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Listen to how "verderben" sounds in German.

Example Sentences

  • Wenn der Regen das Ereignis verdirbt, werden die Freunde sehr enttäuscht sein. English: If the rain spoils the event, the friends will be very disappointed.

When and How to Use "verderben"

Use "verderben" when you want to talk about "spoil" in German. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the German Herausforderungen und Rückschläge topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

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