Wert/veːɐ̯t/value; worth; (moral) value
Wert is a German noun that means value, worth, or (moral) value. It is pronounced /veːɐ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Werte".
Definitions
1.the monetary or material worth of something(general/economics)
a.the quantified usefulness or significance of an object or amount of money
Der Wert dieses Autos ist in den letzten Jahren gestiegen.—The value of this car has increased in recent years.
2.the importance or usefulness of something(abstract)
a.the degree to which something is esteemed or considered important
Bildung hat einen hohen Wert für die Gesellschaft.—Education has a high value for society.
3.a principle or standard of behavior; a moral belief(ethics/morality, usually plural)
a.fundamental beliefs or ideals
Ehrlichkeit und Respekt sind wichtige Werte in unserer Familie.—Honesty and respect are important values in our family.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Wert | die Werte |
| Genitive | des Wertes | der Werte |
| Dative | dem Wert | den Werten |
| Accusative | den Wert | die Werte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Wert" mean in English?
- "Wert" means value, worth, or (moral) value. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Wert"?
- "Wert" is pronounced /veːɐ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Wert" der, die, or das?
- "Wert" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Wert"?
- The plural of "Wert" is "Werte".
- What part of speech is "Wert"?
- "Wert" is a noun in German.
