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B1 noun /ˈwɔːdrəʊb/

wardrobe

Kleiderschrank
Meaning
A large cupboard where clothes are stored; also the collection of clothes someone owns.
Example
Her wardrobe is full of colorful dresses.
Ihr Kleiderschrank ist voll mit bunten Kleidern.
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkaʊt/

workout

Training
Meaning
a session of physical exercise or training to improve fitness or health
Example
She does a full-body workout every morning before work.
Sie macht jeden Morgen vor der Arbeit ein Ganzkörpertraining.
B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

Reichtum
Meaning
The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.
Example
Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.
Vermögensbildung bedeutet, Vermögenswerte aufzubauen, die verdienen, während du schläfst.
B1 adjective /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Willing

bereit; willens
Meaning
ready, eager, or prepared to do something
Example
She is willing to help with the project.
Sie ist bereit, mit dem Projekt zu helfen.
B1 verb /wɔːrn/

warn

warnen
Meaning
to alert about danger; to give notice of risk
Example
The weather service warns of heavy rain tonight.
Der Wetterdienst warnt vor starkem Regen heute Nacht.
B1 noun /ˈwæɡən/

wagon

Wagen
Meaning
a vehicle with four wheels used for carrying loads, often pulled by horses or a motor vehicle used for transporting goods or people
Example
The farmer loaded hay onto the wagon.
Der Bauer lud Heu auf den Wagen.
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkpleɪs/

workplace

Arbeitsplatz
Meaning
a place where people work, such as an office, factory, or shop
Example
Maintaining good communication is vital in the workplace.
Gute Kommunikation auf dem Arbeitsplatz zu erhalten, ist entscheidend.
B1 adjective /ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/

Well-behaved

gut erzogen
Meaning
conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners
Example
The children were well-behaved during the ceremony.
Die Kinder waren während der Zeremonie gut erzogen.
B1 noun /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/

Waterfall

Wasserfall
Meaning
a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline
Example
The magnificent waterfall attracts thousands of tourists every year.
Der majestetische Wasserfall zieht jedes Jahr Tausende von Touristen an.
B1 verb /ræp/

wrap

einwickeln
Meaning
to cover something completely with paper or cloth; to enclose
Example
Please wrap the gift in colorful paper.
Bitte wickeln Sie das Geschenk in buntes Papier.
B1 noun /weɪdʒ/

Wage

Lohn; Gehalt;
Meaning
money paid to someone for work, especially for work done by the hour or day
Example
The company increased the minimum wage for all workers.
Das Unternehmen hat den Mindestlohn für alle Arbeiter erhöht.
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkʃɒp/

workshop

Werkstatt
Meaning
a room or building where people engage in work or creative activities
Example
The workshop focused on improving technical skills for young professionals.
Der Workshop konzentrierte sich auf die Verbesserung der technischen Fähigkeiten junger Fachleute.
B1 verb /waɪp/

wipe

wischen
Meaning
to clean or dry something by rubbing with a cloth or tissue
Example
Please wipe the table clean.
Bitte wischen Sie den Tisch ab.
B1 verb /ˈwɒndər/

Wander

umherwandern
Meaning
to walk aimlessly without a fixed destination
Example
She likes to wander through the old city streets.
Sie wandert gerne durch die alten Straßen der Stadt.
B1 verb /weɪk/

wake

aufwachen
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become alert
Example
I wake up at 7 AM every morning.
Ich wache jeden Morgen um 7 Uhr auf.
B1 adverb /ˈwaɪdli/

widely

weit verbreitet
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The news of his promotion spread widely across the company.
Die Nachricht von seiner Beförderung verbreitete sich weit in der Firma.
B1 noun /ˈwep.ən/

Weapon

Waffe
Meaning
a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage
Example
The police found a dangerous weapon at the crime scene.
Die Polizei fand eine gefährliche Waffe am Tatort.
B1 noun /ˈwelˌbiː.ɪŋ/

well-being

Wohlbefinden
Meaning
The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
Example
Eye lubrication is crucial for overall well-being.
Augenbefeuchtung ist entscheidend für das allgemeine Wohlbefinden.
B1 noun ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

Erwärmung
Meaning
The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.
Example
Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.
Das Erwärmen beschleunigt sich aufgrund von Treibhausgasen.
B1 noun /ˈwɪtnəs/

Witness

Zeuge
Meaning
a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident; someone who gives evidence in a court of law
Example
The witness testified in court yesterday.
Der Zeuge sagte gestern vor Gericht aus.
B1 noun /weɪl/

Whale

Wal
Meaning
a very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing
Example
The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth.
Der Blauwal ist das größte bekannte Tier, das je auf der Erde gelebt hat.
B1 noun/verb /wuːnd/

wound

Glück
Meaning
an injury to the body or to harm someone
Example
He received a deep wound on his arm.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /rɪst/

Wrist

Handgelenk
Meaning
the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
Example
He wore a watch on his wrist.
Er trug eine Uhr an seinem Handgelenk.
B1 noun /weɪv/

Wave

Welle; Woge
Meaning
a moving ridge on the surface of water; a gesture of greeting or farewell
Example
The surfer rode the big wave all the way to the shore.
Der Surfer ritt die große Welle bis zum Ufer.
B1 adjective /ˈwel.θi/

Wealthy

reich; wohlhabend; vermögend
Meaning
having a great deal of money; rich; prosperous
Example
The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity.
Der reiche Geschäftsmann spendete Millionen für wohltätige Zwecke.
B1 noun /wɜːrm/

Worm

Wurm
Meaning
a long, soft-bodied invertebrate animal that lives in soil
Example
The bird caught a worm from the garden soil.
Der Vogel hat einen Wurm aus dem Gartenerde gefangen.
B1 noun /ˈwaɪər/

wire

Draht
Meaning
a thin, flexible thread of metal used to conduct electricity or connect things
Example
The electrician fixed the wire to restore the power.
Der Elektriker hat den Draht repariert, um die Energie wiederherzustellen.
B1 noun /ˈwiːltʃeər/

wheelchair

rollstuhl
Meaning
a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all
Example
The hospital provided a wheelchair for the injured patient.
Das Krankenhaus stellte dem verletzten Patienten einen Rollstuhl zur Verfügung.
B1 noun /wɪtʃ/

Witch

hexe
Meaning
a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones; a practitioner of witchcraft
Example
The old witch cast a spell on the prince.
Die alte Hexe sprach einen Zauber über den Prinzen.
B1 noun /weɪst/

Waist

Taille
Meaning
the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips
Example
She tied a belt around her waist.
Sie band einen Gürtel um ihre Taille.
B1 adverb /ˈrɒŋli/

wrongly

fälschlicherweise
Meaning
in an incorrect or mistaken way; unfairly or unjustly
Example
He was wrongly accused of the crime.
Er wurde fälschlicherweise des Verbrechens beschuldigt.
B1 noun /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/

wildlife

Wildtierwelt
Meaning
animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment
Example
The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
Der Park ist Heimat einer großen Vielfalt an Wildtieren.
B1 verb /ˈwɪsəl/

whistle

pfeifen
Meaning
to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth
Example
He likes to whistle while working.
Er pfeift gern, während er arbeitet.
B1 adjective /ˈwaɪə.ləs/

Wireless

kabellos; drahtlos
Meaning
operating without wires; using radio waves for communication
Example
My wireless headphones provide excellent sound quality without any cables.
Meine kabellosen Kopfhörer bieten hervorragende Klangqualität ohne Kabel.
B1 adjective /ˈwɜːrldwaɪd/

worldwide

weltweit
Meaning
extending or reaching throughout the whole world
Example
The company has achieved worldwide recognition for its products.
Das Unternehmen hat weltweit Anerkennung für seine Produkte erlangt.
B1 verb /wɪŋ/

wing

mit Flügeln fliegen
Meaning
to fly using wings; to move swiftly through the air
Example
The bird wings its way across the sky.
Der Vogel fliegt seinen Weg über den Himmel.
B1 noun /ˈwiːknəs/

weakness

Schwäche
Meaning
a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure
Example
His main weakness is his lack of patience.
Seine größte Schwäche ist sein Mangel an Geduld.
B1 verb /ˈwɪspər/

whisper

flüstern
Meaning
to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords
Example
She whispered a secret in my ear.
Sie flüsterte ein Geheimnis in mein Ohr.
B1 noun /wɪdθ/

Width

Breite; Ausdehnung
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from side to side; breadth
Example
The width of the river is about 50 meters.
Die Breite des Flusses beträgt etwa 50 Meter.
B1 noun /wiːt/

wheat

Weizen
Meaning
a cereal plant whose grain is used to make flour for bread and other foods
Example
Farmers harvested the wheat in early summer.
Die Bauern ernteten den Weizen zu Beginn des Sommers.
B1 adjective, verb (past participle of wear) /wɔːrn/

worn

abgenutzt
Meaning
damaged, weakened, or deteriorated from use or age
Example
His shoes were old and worn.
Seine Schuhe waren alt und abgenutzt.
B1 verb /weɪ/

weigh

wiegen
Meaning
to measure the weight of something; to consider carefully
Example
Please weigh the package before shipping.
bitte wiegen Sie das Paket vor dem Versand.