Meaning of the German Word "Schimpfen"

schimpfen
scold

To speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong.

Example Sentence

Die Mutter schimpfte mit ihrem Kind wegen des Fehlers.

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Definition: To speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "schimpfen"?

B1

What grammatical category does "schimpfen" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "schimpfen" belong to?

Communication

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