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

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Werkdie Werke
Genitivedes Werksder Werke
Dativedem Werkden Werken
Accusativedas Werkdie 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.

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