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 planet Earth; the world as a whole(planet, earth)
a.the planet on which we live
Die Welt ist rund.—The world is round.
2.the entire universe or everything that exists(universe, cosmos)
a.the whole universe or all of existence
Niemand weiß, wie groß die Welt wirklich ist.—No one knows how big the universe really is.
3.the realm, society, or environment (often in compounds or figuratively)(society, sphere)
a.a particular sphere or environment
Die Musik hat ihre eigene Welt.—Music has its own world.
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.
