Werk/vɛʁk/work (artistic or literary); factory; deed
Werk is a German noun that means work (artistic or literary), factory, or deed. It is pronounced /vɛʁk/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Werke".
Definitions
1.a creation in arts or literature(art, literature)
a.artistic or literary work (book, painting, composition, etc.)
Goethes bekannteste Werke sind weltweit berühmt.—Goethe's most famous works are world-renowned.
2.factory or industrial plant(industry)
a.company's or organization's major production site
Sie arbeitet in einem großen Werk am Stadtrand.—She works in a large factory on the outskirts of town.
3.action; deed (especially noteworthy or significant action)(general, formal)
a.something achieved or accomplished
Seine guten Werke sind allen bekannt.—His good deeds are known to everyone.
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 (artistic or literary), factory, or deed. 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.
