NOUN

Watt/vat/intertidal mudflat; watt (unit of power)

Watt is a German noun that means intertidal mudflat or watt (unit of power). It is pronounced /vat/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Watten".

Definitions

1.expanse of mudflat that is regularly flooded and exposed by the tides, especially on the North Sea coast(geography)

a.area between the mainland and barrier islands or Halligen periodically covered and uncovered by tidal water

Das Wattenmeer ist ein einzigartiges Ökosystem im deutschen Watt.The Wadden Sea is a unique ecosystem in the German intertidal mudflats.

2.watt, SI unit of power (symbol: W)(physics)

a.unit of power equivalent to one joule per second

Eine Glühbirne hat eine Leistung von 60 Watt.A light bulb has a power rating of 60 watts.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Wattdie Watten
Genitivedes Wattsder Watten
Dativedem Wattden Watten
Accusativedas Wattdie Watten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Watt" mean in English?
"Watt" means intertidal mudflat or watt (unit of power). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Watt"?
"Watt" is pronounced /vat/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Watt" der, die, or das?
"Watt" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Watt"?
The plural of "Watt" is "Watten".
What part of speech is "Watt"?
"Watt" is a noun in German.

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