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; the planet we live on(planet, geography)
a.the Earth as a planet
Die Welt besteht zu etwa 71 % aus Wasser.—The world is made up of about 71% water.
2.the world; the totality of things and living beings(all of existence)
a.all existing people and things
Die ganze Welt schaut auf das Ereignis.—The whole world is watching the event.
3.a specific sphere of life, activity, or experience(sphere, domain)
a.domain, environment, or specialized area
Er lebt in seiner eigenen Welt.—He lives in his 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.
