NOUN
Wort/vɔʁt/word; promise; speech
Wort is a German noun that means word, promise, or speech. It is pronounced /vɔʁt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Wörter".
Definitions
1.a single unit of language with meaning; word(language, linguistics)
a.a separate written or spoken unit representing an idea, object, etc.
Ich kenne dieses Wort nicht.—I don't know this word.
2.formal or poetic utterance; solemn word(literature, poetry, ceremonial use)
a.poetic/literary use for speech, utterance, or statement
Er richtete einige Worte an die Gäste.—He addressed a few words to the guests.
3.promise given to someone (usually as festes Wort)(promise)
a.pledge, sworn statement
Er hat mir sein Wort gegeben.—He gave me his word.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Wort | die Wörter |
| Genitive | des Worts | der Wörter |
| Dative | dem Wort | den Wörtern |
| Accusative | das Wort | die Wörter |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Wort" mean in English?
- "Wort" means word, promise, or speech. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Wort"?
- "Wort" is pronounced /vɔʁt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Wort" der, die, or das?
- "Wort" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Wort"?
- The plural of "Wort" is "Wörter".
- What part of speech is "Wort"?
- "Wort" is a noun in German.
