Wurm/vʊʁm/worm; maggot; (figurative) weakling
Wurm is a German noun that means worm, maggot, or (figurative) weakling. It is pronounced /vʊʁm/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Würmer".
Definitions
1.elongated, limbless invertebrate animal living in soil or water(animal)
a.earthworm or other similar worms
Der Regenwurm ist ein wichtiger Wurm im Garten.—The earthworm is an important worm in the garden.
2.parasitic worm in the human or animal body(medicine)
a.intestinal worm as a disease cause
Der Arzt sagte, das Kind habe einen Wurm.—The doctor said the child has a worm.
3.a weak or contemptible person(figurative, colloquial)
a.person regarded as unimportant or weak
Er benimmt sich wie ein Wurm und sagt nie seine Meinung.—He acts like a weakling and never says his opinion.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Wurm | die Würmer |
| Genitive | des Wurmes | der Würmer |
| Dative | dem Wurm | den Würmern |
| Accusative | den Wurm | die Würmer |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Wurm" mean in English?
- "Wurm" means worm, maggot, or (figurative) weakling. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Wurm"?
- "Wurm" is pronounced /vʊʁm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Wurm" der, die, or das?
- "Wurm" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Wurm"?
- The plural of "Wurm" is "Würmer".
- What part of speech is "Wurm"?
- "Wurm" is a noun in German.
