verschonen

/fɛɐ̯ˈʃoːnən/

verb C1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

present: verschont
past: verschonte
perfect: hat verschont

Meaning

to spare
- Der Sturm verschonte unser Haus.
  
  The storm spared our house.
- Der Sturm verschonte unser Haus, aber das Nachbardach flog weg. Wir hatten großes Glück.
  
  The storm spared our house, but the neighbour's roof blew away. We were very lucky.

Similar words

ersparen

verschonen means to spare someone from harm or punishment; ersparen means to spare someone an unpleasant experience or effort, often practical — to save someone the trouble.

Practice

1 What does verschonen mean?

2 Fill the gap: Der Sturm ___ unser Haus.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches verschonen?

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Last updated 2026-09-24