erzählen
to tell, to narrate
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/ɛʁˈt͡sɛːlən/
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Cultural Note
'Erzählen' is an inseparable verb (prefix 'er-' never separates). It implies narrating or recounting at length, unlike 'sagen' (to say) which is for brief statements. Storytelling is central to German literary culture.
📝 Example Sentences
Erzähl mir von deinem Tag!
Tell me about your day!
Meine Großmutter erzählt die besten Geschichten.
My grandmother tells the best stories.