how to pronounce fetzen

/ˈfɛtsn̩/

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fetzen is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of fetzen in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… durchsichtig das war nur noch fetzen es …”

meanings of fetzen

noun:

Low-quality, ill-fitting clothing.
Scrap, rag (torn piece of fabric or paper).
A bad grade in school.
Cleaning cloth, dustcloth.
Work apron.
Rags (tattered clothing).

verb:

To speed, to rush.
To fight, to wrangle, to squabble.

fetzen frequency in german - C2 level of CEFR

the word fetzen occurs in german on average 4.4 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.