Verprassen

Verprassen is a German verb that translates to "to squander" or "to waste" in English. It is derived from the prefix "ver-" which indicates a reversal or intensification, and the root "prassen," which means "to press" or "to squeeze." The verb is commonly used in the context of wasting time, money, or other resources. For example, someone might say "Ich habe meine Zeit verprasst" to mean "I have wasted my time." The verb can also be used in a more figurative sense, such as in the phrase "sich in etwas verprassen," which means "to get lost in something" or "to become engrossed in something." Verprassen is a versatile word that can be used in various contexts to convey the idea of wasting or losing something valuable.