verplempern
Translation
to squander, to waste, to fritter away
Examples
Er hat sein ganzes Geld verplempert.
He squandered all his money.
Verplempere deine Zeit nicht mit unwichtigen Dingen.
Don't waste your time on unimportant things.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to squander/waste (sth.) He verplempert his money.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verschwenden, vergeuden
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (often indicating something going wrong or being used up) and 'plempern' (an informal word for spilling or dawdling).
Memory Tips
Imagine the sound 'plemp-plemp', like water or time dripping away uselessly. The 'ver-' prefix confirms this is a negative, wasteful action.