NOUN
Welt/vɛlt/world; earth; universe
Welt is a German noun that means world, earth, or universe. It is pronounced /vɛlt/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Welten".
Definitions
1.the earth as the planet we live on(planet, earth)
a.the planet inhabited by people, the earth
Die Welt ist rund.—The world is round.
2.the universe; everything that exists(all known existence)
a.all that exists, the universe
Viele Menschen fragen sich, wie die Welt entstanden ist.—Many people wonder how the universe came into being.
3.society or the people of the earth as a whole(human society)
a.all people or society
Die ganze Welt schaut auf das Ereignis.—The whole world is watching the event.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Welt | die Welten |
| Genitive | der Welt | der Welten |
| Dative | der Welt | den Welten |
| Accusative | die Welt | die Welten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Welt" mean in English?
- "Welt" means world, earth, or universe. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Welt"?
- "Welt" is pronounced /vɛlt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Welt" der, die, or das?
- "Welt" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Welt"?
- The plural of "Welt" is "Welten".
- What part of speech is "Welt"?
- "Welt" is a noun in German.
