how to pronounce keifen

/ˈkaɪ̯fən/

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keifen is pronounced in two syllables

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meanings of keifen

verb:

To rail or nag in a sharp voice (in such a way as, according to the stereotype, is typical of an enraged older woman).

keifen frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR

the word keifen occurs in german on average 0.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.