NOUN
Werk/vɛʁk/work; plant; opus
Werk is a German noun that means work, plant, or opus. It is pronounced /vɛʁk/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Werke".
Definitions
1.a work of art, literature, music, etc.(product of creative work)
a.a piece produced by an artist, writer, or composer
Die Mona Lisa ist ein berühmtes Werk von Leonardo da Vinci.—The Mona Lisa is a famous work by Leonardo da Vinci.
2.factory or industrial plant(industrial facility)
a.site where goods are produced or processed
Das neue Werk wurde letztes Jahr eröffnet.—The new plant was opened last year.
3.deed, achievement, or result of action(action/result)
a.act or deed
Das ist das Werk eines Genies.—That is the work of a genius.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Werk | die Werke |
| Genitive | des Werks | der Werke |
| Dative | dem Werk | den Werken |
| Accusative | das Werk | die Werke |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Werk" mean in English?
- "Werk" means work, plant, or opus. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Werk"?
- "Werk" is pronounced /vɛʁk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Werk" der, die, or das?
- "Werk" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Werk"?
- The plural of "Werk" is "Werke".
- What part of speech is "Werk"?
- "Werk" is a noun in German.
