verwöhnen
Translation
to spoil, to pamper, to indulge
Examples
Die Großeltern verwöhnen ihre Enkel.
The grandparents spoil their grandchildren.
Er verwöhnt sie mit teuren Geschenken.
He spoils her with expensive gifts.
Lass dich im Spa verwöhnen.
Let yourself be pampered at the spa.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to spoil (sb.) The parents spoil the child.
((sb.)) ((with sth.)) to spoil (sb.) with (sth.) She spoils him with chocolate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verhätscheln; Antonyms: vernachlässigen (to neglect)
Etymology
From 'ver-' (often indicating 'too much' or 'wrongly') + 'gewöhnen' (to get used to). So, 'to make someone too used to good things'.
Memory Tips
Someone who is too 'gewöhnt' (used to) good things becomes 'verwöhnt' (spoiled).