No. 14,803 in German
prahlen
"Prahlend" means to boast or brag.
In a sentence
Er prahlt immer mit seinen Erfolgen im Sport.
He always boasts about his achievements in sports.
Here, 'prahlen' means 'to boast' or 'to brag', and it is used to describe someone talking proudly about personal achievements.
Ich möchte nicht mit meinen neuen Fähigkeiten prahlen.
I don't want to boast about my new skills.
In this sentence, 'prahlen' implies speaking about oneself in a way that shows off accomplishments, often seen as excessive or unnecessary.
Der Politiker prahlte während seiner Rede über die Wirtschaftsentwicklung.
The politician boasted during his speech about the economic development.
'Prahlen' here is used to indicate someone emphasizing achievements, potentially for persuasion or self-promotion.
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