ADJECTIVE

wert/veːɐ̯t/worth; of value

wert is a German adjective that means worth or of value. It is pronounced /veːɐ̯t/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "werter" and "wertesten".

Definitions

1.having a particular value or worth (typically with 'sein' + genitive or prepositional phrase)(value/judgement)

a.having a value or being deserving of something

Das Buch ist die Lektüre wert.The book is worth reading.

b.to deserve something (with genitive or phrases with 'zu')

Das Experiment ist einen Versuch wert.The experiment is worth a try.

Adjective Forms

Positivewert
Comparativewerter
Superlativewertesten

Frequently asked questions

What does "wert" mean in English?
"wert" means worth or of value. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "wert"?
"wert" is pronounced /veːɐ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "wert"?
The comparative of "wert" is "werter" and the superlative is "wertesten".
What part of speech is "wert"?
"wert" is a adjective in German.

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