English–German
“spoil” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈvøːnən/
Example
Meine Eltern verwöhnen mich immer.
My parents always spoil me.
How to say “spoil” in German
“Spoil” in German is verwöhnen.
Someone is surrounded by extra care, gifts, or comforts instead of being left to manage without them.
Example sentences with verwöhnen
Das Luxushotel verwöhnt seine Gäste täglich.
The luxury hotel pampers its guests every day.
Tips for using verwöhnen
- English "spoil" can sound wholly negative, but verwöhnen also describes positive pampering, such as a hotel or meal that treats guests especially well.