NOUN
Werk/vɛʁk/work; factory; composition
Werk is a German noun that means work, factory, or composition. It is pronounced /vɛʁk/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Werke".
Definitions
1.a creative work, such as a book, painting, or musical piece(art/literature)
a.artistic or intellectual product
Das Werk Goethes ist weltberühmt.—Goethe's work is world-famous.
2.a factory or plant(industry)
a.industrial facility
Das Werk produziert Autos.—The factory produces cars.
3.act or deed(general)
a.an action or accomplishment
Sein Werk wird noch lange in Erinnerung bleiben.—His deed will be remembered for a long time.
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, factory, or composition. 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.
