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prahlen

to brag

verb PRAH-len Less Common
Communication Speech

Also means

to boast

Usage Note

prahlen means to boast, showing off through speech: mit etwas prahlen (with mit + dative). It carries a clearly negative, conceited tone. Synonyms include angeben and the noun Prahlerei (boasting). One prahlt mit seinem Auto.

Examples

"Er prahlt ständig mit seinem Reichtum."

Natural Translation

He constantly brags about his wealth.

Literal Translation

He brags constantly with his wealth.

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