German - English (British) translations for "Wort"
"Wort" German translation
Translation
word
Definition
Wort is a German noun that translates to 'word' in English. It refers to a unit of language that carries meaning and can be spoken, written, or signed.
Part of speech
noun
Gender
neuter
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: word
Ich habe ein neues Wort gelernt.
I have learned a new word.
Meaning: term
Das ist ein wichtiger Begriff in der Politik.
That is an important term in politics.
Meaning: speech
Er hielt eine bewegende Abschiedsrede.
He gave a moving farewell speech.
Meaning: promise
Er hat sein Wort gebrochen.
He broke his promise.
Meaning: message
Hast du meine Nachricht erhalten?
Did you receive my message?
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Ich habe ein neues Wort gelernt.
I have learned a new word.
Kannst du das Wort bitte buchstabieren?
Can you please spell the word?
Das ist ein schwieriges Wort.
That is a difficult word.
Ich habe das Wort im Wörterbuch nachgeschlagen.
I looked up the word in the dictionary.
In diesem Satz fehlt ein wichtiges Wort.
This sentence is missing an important word.
Er hat das falsche Wort benutzt.
He used the wrong word.
Ich werde versuchen, dieses komplizierte Wort zu erklären.
I will try to explain this complicated word.
Das Wort hat mehrere Bedeutungen, je nach Kontext.
The word has multiple meanings depending on the context.
Sie hat das Wortspiel mit dem doppeldeutigen Wort nicht verstanden.
She didn't understand the pun with the double-meaning word.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.In linguistics, the concept of a word is complex and has been debated by scholars for centuries. Generally, a word is considered to be the smallest unit of language that can stand alone with a meaning or function. However, there are many exceptions and variations depending on the language and context.
In German, as in many other languages, words can have multiple meanings and nuances depending on their usage and context. For example, the word 'Wort' can refer to a single spoken or written word, but it can also refer to a promise or statement given by someone.
The study of words and their meanings is an important field in linguistics known as lexicology. Lexicologists analyze the structure and usage of words within a language, as well as how they relate to each other and to concepts in the world around us.