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C1 verb /wɔːrp/

warp

verzerren
Meaning
To twist or bend out of shape, often due to heat or moisture.
Example
The wooden door warped in the summer heat.
Die Holztür verformte sich in der Sommerhitze.
A1 adjective /hoʊl/

Whole

ganz
Meaning
complete; entire; all of something
Example
He ate the whole pizza by himself.
Er aß die ganze Pizza ganz allein.
B2 noun /ˈwɪldərnəs/

Wilderness

Wildnis; unberührtes Gebiet; Wüste
Meaning
an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region; a wild or uncultivated state
Example
They got lost in the wilderness for three days.
Sie haben sich drei Tage lang in der Wildnis verirrt.
B2 adverb /wɛərˈbaɪ/

whereby

wodurch
Meaning
by which; because of which
Example
The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty.
Das Unternehmen stimmte einem Vertrag zu, wodurch es die Strafe zahlen würde.
B2 noun /ˈwɒr.i.ər/

Warrior

Krieger; tapferer oder erfahrener Kämpfer
Meaning
a person who fights in battles; a brave or experienced fighter
Example
The brave warrior defended his village from the invaders.
Der tapfere Krieger verteidigte sein Dorf vor den Eindringlingen.
A1 adverb /wen/

When

wann
Meaning
at what time; at the time that; during the time that
Example
When will you arrive at the station?
Wann wirst du am Bahnhof ankommen?
C1 verb /wɪlt/

wilt

verwelken
Meaning
To become limp, weak, or drooping, often due to lack of water or energy.
Example
The flowers wilted in the heat of the sun.
Die Blumen verwelkten in der Hitze der Sonne.
C2 adverb /ˈwɪtɪŋli/

wittingly

absichtlich
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
He wittingly withheld information from the police.
Er hielt absichtlich Informationen vor der Polizei zurück.
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 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.
A2 noun /wɜːrks/

works

Werke
Meaning
the physical or mental effort used to achieve something
Example
Her works have been exhibited in museums worldwide.
Ihre Werke wurden in Museen auf der ganzen Welt ausgestellt.
C2 noun /ˈwɪndbæɡ/

windbag

Schwätzer
Meaning
a person who talks too much, especially in a boring or boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the windbag at the party because he never let anyone else speak.
Jeder mied den Schwätzer auf der Party, weil er nie jemanden anderen sprechen ließ.
C1 adjective /ˈwɒn.tən/

Wanton

absichtlich und unprovoziert; sexuell anstößig oder ausschweifend
Meaning
deliberate and unprovoked; sexually immodest or promiscuous
Example
The vandals caused wanton destruction to the public property.
Die Vandalen verursachten absichtliche Zerstörung des öffentlichen Eigentums.
A2 verb /wɔːrm/

Warm

wärmen
Meaning
to make or become warm; to heat something gently
Example
The sun warms the earth during the day.
Die Sonne erwärmt die Erde während des Tages.
A1 noun wɜːrdz

words

Wörter
Meaning
A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others to form communication.
Example
Learning new words expands vocabulary.
Neue Wörter zu lernen erweitert den Wortschatz.
C1 noun /woʊz/

woes

Kummer
Meaning
great sorrow or distress; troubles
Example
The company faced financial woes after the market crash.
Das Unternehmen hatte finanzielle Sorgen nach dem Marktabsturz.
C1 verb /wiːld/

wield

halten, benutzen
Meaning
To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.
Example
The warrior wielded his sword with great skill.
Der Krieger führte sein Schwert mit großer Geschicklichkeit.
A2 adjective /ˈwɪndi/

windy

windig
Meaning
characterized by strong wind; also, using too many words and saying little
Example
It was so windy that the umbrellas flipped inside out.
Es war so windig, dass sich die Regenschirme umdrehten.
A2 adjective /ˌwelˈnoʊn/

well-known

bekannt
Meaning
known by many people; famous or recognized
Example
He is a well-known actor in his country.
Er ist ein bekannter Schauspieler in seinem Land.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈweɪwərd/

wayward

ungezogen
Meaning
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
Example
The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.
Der Lehrer hatte Schwierigkeiten, die ungezogenen Schüler zu managen.
A2 noun /wɜːrθ/

Worth

Wert; Preis;
Meaning
the value equivalent to that of someone or something; the level at which someone or something deserves to be valued
Example
The painting is worth thousands of dollars.
Das Gemälde ist tausende von Dollar wert.
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.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər hen/

Water hen

Wasserralle
Meaning
a waterbird with dark plumage that lives near ponds and wetlands
Example
The water hen swam gracefully across the pond.
Die Wasserralle schwamm anmutig über den Teich.
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.
C2 noun /weɪf/

Waif

ein obdachloses oder verlassenes Kind; eine streunende Person oder ein Tier
Meaning
a homeless or abandoned child; a stray person or animal
Example
The charity helps waifs and strays find homes and families.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation hilft Obdachlosen und Streunern, ein Zuhause und Familien zu finden.
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.
C1 noun /ˈwed.lɒk/

Wed lock

Ehe
Meaning
the state of being married; matrimony
Example
They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years.
Sie sind seit zwanzig Jahren glücklich im Ehebund vereint.
A1 verb /wɪʃ/

wish

wünschen
Meaning
to want something to happen; to desire or hope for
Example
I wish I could fly like a bird.
Ich wünschte, ich könnte wie ein Vogel fliegen.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪntri/

wintry

winterlich
Meaning
Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.
Example
The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside.
Der winterliche Wind ließ alle frösteln, als sie draußen gingen.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ mæn/

working-man

Arbeiter
Meaning
a man engaged in manual labor or industrial work, often considered as part of the working class
Example
The working-man fought hard for better wages and conditions.
Der Arbeiter kämpfte hart für bessere Löhne und Bedingungen.
B2 noun /wæks/

Wax

wachs
Meaning
a solid substance that melts when heated, used for making candles and polishing
Example
She used candle wax to seal the old letter.
Sie verwendete Kerzenwachs, um den alten Brief zu versiegeln.
A2 noun /wɛb/

web

Spinnennetz
Meaning
a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system
Example
The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room.
Die Spinne spann ein großes Spinnennetz in der Ecke des Zimmers.
A1 pronoun /wi/

we

wir
Meaning
used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people
Example
We are going to the park this afternoon.
Wir gehen heute Nachmittag in den Park.
A1 noun /wɜːrld/

world

Welt
Meaning
the earth, together with all of its countries and people
Example
The world is becoming more interconnected every day.
Die Welt wird jeden Tag mehr miteinander verbunden.
C2 verb /ˈwɪni/

whinny

wiehern
Meaning
to make the high-pitched sound a horse makes
Example
The horse whinnied when it saw its rider.
Das Pferd wieherte, als es seinen Reiter sah.
B2 noun /ˈræp.ər/

Wrapper

Hülle
Meaning
a loose garment worn around the body; covering material
Example
She put on a warm wrapper before going outside.
Sie zog eine warme Hülle an, bevor sie nach draußen ging.
C1 noun /rentʃ/

Wrench

Schraubenschlüssel
Meaning
a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes
Example
He used a wrench to tighten the bolt.
Er benutzte einen Schraubenschlüssel, um die Schraube anzuziehen.
C1 adjective /ˈwɔːrˌlaɪk/

warlike

kriegerisch
Meaning
Having an aggressive or militant nature; inclined to fight or engage in war.
Example
The tribe was known for its warlike traditions.
Der Stamm war bekannt für seine kriegerischen Traditionen.
B2 noun /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/

withdrawal

Abhebung
Meaning
the act of taking something back or removing oneself from a situation
Example
He made a withdrawal of $500 from his bank account.
Er hat 500 $ von seinem Bankkonto abgehoben.
C1 verb /ˈwɒloʊ/

wallow

sich wälzen, sich suhlen
Meaning
to roll about or indulge oneself in something excessively
Example
The buffalo likes to wallow in the mud on hot days.
Der Büffel liebt es, sich im Schlamm an heißen Tagen zu wälzen.
A2 noun wʊd

wood

Holz
Meaning
The hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub.
Example
Wood is being tested for its resilience in space.
Das Holz wird auf seine Widerstandsfähigkeit im Weltraum getestet.
A1 noun, verb /wɪl/

will

Wille
Meaning
expressing future tense or intention; a legal document
Example
She will attend the meeting tomorrow.
Sie wird morgen an dem Treffen teilnehmen.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkˌfɔːrs/

workforce

Belegschaft
Meaning
the people engaged in or available for work
Example
The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Belegschaft um 20% zu erweitern.
C1 adjective /ˌhoʊlˈhɑːrtɪd/

wholehearted

von ganzem Herzen
Meaning
showing complete sincerity and commitment; fully enthusiastic
Example
She gave her wholehearted support to the project.
Sie gab ihre Unterstützung von ganzem Herzen für das Projekt.
C1 noun /ˈwɒrənt/

Warrant

Durchsuchungsbefehl
Meaning
a legal document that gives police the authority to do something; justification or authority for an action
Example
The police obtained a search warrant before entering the building.
Die Polizei holte einen Durchsuchungsbefehl, bevor sie das Gebäude betrat.
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

Witwer
Meaning
a man whose wife has died and who has not married again
Example
The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.
Der ältere Witwer lebte allein, aber er hatte regelmäßige Besuche von seinen Kindern.
C1 adjective /ˈwɜːrkəbəl/

Workable

umsetzbar; praktikabel
Meaning
capable of being done or put into effect; practical
Example
We need a workable solution to solve this problem quickly.
Wir brauchen eine praktikable Lösung, um dieses Problem schnell zu lösen.
B2 adjective /wiː/

wee

sehr klein
Meaning
very small in size; tiny
Example
She gave me a wee smile before leaving.
Sie gab mir ein kleines Lächeln, bevor sie ging.
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 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.
C1 verb /ˈwɒd.əl/

waddle

wackelig gehen
Meaning
to walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion, like a duck
Example
The duck waddled across the yard.
Die Ente wackelte über den Hof.
B2 noun /ˈweə(r)haʊs/

warehouse

Lagerhaus
Meaning
a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed
Example
The company stores all its products in a big warehouse.
Das Unternehmen lagert alle seine Produkte in einem großen Lagerhaus.
A1 preposition /wɪðˈaʊt/

without

ohne
Meaning
in the absence of, or not having something
Example
He left without saying goodbye.
Er ging, ohne sich zu verabschieden.
B2 adverb /ˈwɔːm.li/

Warmly

herzlich; warmherzig
Meaning
in a warm manner; with warmth; cordially; affectionately
Example
She welcomed the guests warmly at the door.
Sie begrüßte die Gäste herzlich an der Tür.
A2 pronoun /wɒtˈɛvər/

whatever

was auch immer
Meaning
used to refer to anything or everything that is of the type mentioned
Example
You can choose whatever you like.
Du kannst wählen, was immer du willst.
A1 noun /ˈweɪtər/

waiter

Kellner
Meaning
a person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waiter brought the menu and took our order politely.
Der Kellner brachte die Speisekarte und nahm die Bestellung auf.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

groß, schlank und biegsam, wie ein Weidenbaum
Meaning
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
Example
She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.
Sie bewegte sich mit einer willowy Eleganz über die Bühne.
A2 preposition /wɪðˈɪn/

within

innerhalb
Meaning
inside the limits of something, or as part of a particular space or time
Example
The keys are within the drawer.
Die Schlüssel sind im Schublade.
C1 noun /ˈwɒndərlʌst/

wanderlust

Reiselust
Meaning
A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
Example
Her wanderlust took her to every corner of the globe.
Ihre Reiselust führte sie in jede Ecke der Welt.
C1 adjective /ˈwɒŋki/

Wonky

instabil; unzuverlässig; funktioniert nicht richtig
Meaning
unstable; unreliable; not working properly
Example
The old chair was wonky and wobbled every time someone sat on it.
Der alte Stuhl war instabil und wackelte jedes Mal, wenn sich jemand darauf setzte.
B2 noun /ˈwaɪnəri/

winery

Weinkellerei
Meaning
a place where wine is made
Example
They visited a famous winery in France.
Sie besuchten eine berühmte Weinfabrik in Frankreich.
C1 noun /weɪ/

Whey

Molke
Meaning
the watery part of milk that separates from the curds when making cheese
Example
Whey protein is popular among athletes and bodybuilders.
Molkeprotein ist bei Athleten und Bodybuildern beliebt.
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.
A1 verb /wɜːrk/

work

arbeiten
Meaning
to perform tasks or duties to earn money or achieve goals
Example
He works as a teacher at the local school.
Er arbeitet als Lehrer an der örtlichen Schule.
A1 noun /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/

wednesday

Mittwoch
Meaning
the fourth day of the week, following Tuesday and preceding Thursday
Example
The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
Das Treffen ist für Mittwoch Nachmittag angesetzt.
A2 adjective /ˌwel ˈdʌn/

Well-done

gut gemacht; gut durchgekocht
Meaning
performed skillfully and successfully; cooked thoroughly
Example
The project was well-done and impressed everyone.
Das Projekt war gut gemacht und hat alle beeindruckt.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪr.i.səm/

Wearisome

ermüdend; langweilig und anstrengend
Meaning
causing tiredness; tedious; boring and exhausting
Example
The wearisome journey took twelve hours to complete.
Die ermüdende Reise dauerte zwölf Stunden.
C2 noun /ˈwɑːmpəm/

wampum

Muschelketten
Meaning
beads made by Native Americans from shells, used as money or decoration
Example
The tribe traded furs for wampum.
Der Stamm tauschte Felle gegen Muschelketten.
B2 noun /wæks ˈkændəl/

Wax-candle

Kerze
Meaning
a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light
Example
We lit a wax candle during the power outage.
Wir haben während des Stromausfalls eine Kerze angezündet
A1 preposition /wɪð/

with

mit
Meaning
indicating the person or thing that is accompanying or involved with someone or something else
Example
She went to the market with her friend.
Sie ging mit ihrer Freundin zum Markt.
B2 noun /wiːd/

Weed

Unkraut
Meaning
a wild plant growing where it is not wanted; unwanted plant
Example
The garden was full of weeds that needed to be removed.
Der Garten war voller Unkraut, das entfernt werden musste.
C1 noun /wæɡ/

Wag

Spaßvogel; jemand, der gerne Witze macht
Meaning
a humorous or playful person; someone who enjoys joking around
Example
The class wag always made everyone laugh with his clever jokes.
Der Spaßvogel der Klasse brachte alle immer mit seinen cleveren Witzen zum Lachen.
C2 noun /ˈwɔːrˌmʌŋɡər/

warmonger

Kriegstreiber
Meaning
A person who advocates or promotes war or conflict.
Example
The leader was criticized as a warmonger by his opponents.
Der Führer wurde von seinen Gegnern als Kriegstreiber kritisiert.
C2 verb /ˈwɛltər/

welter

in Chaos wirbeln
Meaning
to roll or toss about in a confused or disorderly way; to be in turmoil
Example
The city weltered in chaos after the sudden blackout.
Die Stadt war nach dem plötzlichen Stromausfall in Chaos versunken.
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.
B2 verb /wiːv/

weave

weben
Meaning
to make cloth by interlacing threads; to move in and out
Example
She learned to weave beautiful carpets.
Sie hat gelernt, schöne Teppiche zu weben.
C2 noun /wiːl/

weal

Glück
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.
Example
The charity worked for the common weal of the community.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A1 noun /ˈwɛð.ɚ/

weather

Wetter
Meaning
The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
Example
The weather forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow.
Die Wettervorhersage sagt morgen starken Regen voraus.
A2 verb /wɛr/

wear

tragen
Meaning
to have clothing or accessories on one's body
Example
She likes to wear bright colors.
Sie trägt gerne helle Farben.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/

wretchedness

Elend
Meaning
a state of misery, unhappiness, or poor condition
Example
The novel depicts the wretchedness of war victims.
Der Roman beschreibt das Elend der Kriegsopfer.
C1 verb /wiːn/

wean

abstillen
Meaning
To gradually stop a child or animal from breastfeeding; to detach from a habit.
Example
Parents often wean their babies around six months old.
Eltern entwöhnen ihre Babys oft mit etwa sechs Monaten.
A2 adjective /wet/

Wet

nass; durchnässt;
Meaning
covered or saturated with water or another liquid; not dry
Example
My clothes are still wet from the rain.
Meine Kleidung ist immer noch nass vom Regen.
C1 noun /rɪt/

writ

gerichtlicher Befehl
Meaning
A formal written order issued by a court.
Example
The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus.
Der Richter erließ einen Habeas-Corpus-Befehl.
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.
B2 noun /ˈwɪzdəm/

Wisdom

Weisheit; Wissen; Urteilskraft
Meaning
the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the soundness of an action or decision
Example
Age brings wisdom and experience.
Das Alter bringt Weisheit und Erfahrung.
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.
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ/

Widow

Witwe
Meaning
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again
Example
The widow received support from her family and community.
Die Witwe erhielt Unterstützung von ihrer Familie und Gemeinschaft.
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 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.
B2 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

standhalten / widerstehen
Meaning
to resist or endure something without being harmed
Example
This building can withstand strong earthquakes.
Dieses Gebäude kann starken Erdbeben standhalten.
B2 noun /ˈwel.feər/

Welfare

Wohlergehen; Wohlstand; Gesundheit
Meaning
the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; care and support
Example
The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.
Die Regierung ist für das Wohlergehen ihrer Bürger verantwortlich.
C2 noun /ˈwɪtlɪŋ/

witling

Dussel / falscher Weise klug
Meaning
a person who has little wit or pretends to be witty
Example
He acted like a witling among scholars.
Er benahm sich wie ein Dussel unter den Gelehrten.
C2 noun /waɪl/

wile

List, Täuschung
Meaning
A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.
Example
He used every wile to win her trust.
Er benutzte jeden Trick, um ihr Vertrauen zu gewinnen.
A2 pronoun /huːm/

whom

wem
Meaning
used to refer to the person or people that something is done to
Example
The man whom I met yesterday is my friend.
Der Mann, dem ich gestern begegnet bin, ist mein Freund.
C2 verb /ˈwiːdəl/

wheedle

mit Schmeicheleien überreden
Meaning
to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk
Example
She managed to wheedle extra pocket money from her father.
Sie schaffte es, ihrem Vater zusätzliches Taschengeld zu erschleichen.
B2 noun /wɒsp/

Wasp

Wespe
Meaning
a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting
Example
The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest.
Die Wespe stach mich, als ich ihr Nest störte.
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.
B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

Zauberer
Meaning
a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area
Example
The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.
Der Zauberer führte erstaunliche Zaubertricks vor.
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.
A1 pronoun /huː/

who

wer
Meaning
used to ask about a person or people
Example
Who is coming to the party tonight?
Wer kommt heute Abend zur Party?
A2 adjective; noun; gerund /ˈwɪnɪŋ/

winning

siegreich
Meaning
achieving victory or success; attractive or pleasing in a way that brings success
Example
She has a winning attitude that inspires the whole team.
Sie hat eine siegreiche Einstellung, die das ganze Team inspiriert.
C1 verb /weɪv/

waive

Glück
Meaning
to refrain from insisting on or enforcing something, especially a right or claim
Example
She decided to waive her right to a lawyer.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A1 adjective /waɪt/

White

weiß; rein
Meaning
of the color of snow or milk; pale; pure
Example
She wore a beautiful white dress to the wedding.
Sie trug ein schönes weißes Kleid zur Hochzeit.
B2 noun /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

Woodpecker

Specht
Meaning
a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes
Example
The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.
Der Specht hämmerte gegen die Eiche.
B2 verb /wɛd/

wed

heiraten
Meaning
to marry someone; to enter into a marriage
Example
They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach.
Sie beschlossen, in einer kleinen Zeremonie am Strand zu heiraten.
C2 noun /ˈwɛlkɪn/

welkin

Himmel
Meaning
The sky, the heavens, or the upper air.
Example
The eagle soared high into the welkin.
Der Adler flog hoch in den Himmel.
B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

aufenthaltsort; ort; position
Meaning
the place where someone or something is located
Example
Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.
Niemand weiß, wo sich die vermisste Person aufhält.
C2 adjective /ˌrɒŋˈhɛd.ɪd/

wrongheaded

verrückt
Meaning
Having or showing bad judgment or stubbornly holding to wrong ideas.
Example
The policy was considered wrongheaded and harmful.
Die Politik wurde als verrückt und schädlich angesehen.
B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

Wäscher
Meaning
a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others
Example
The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village.
Der Wäscher sammelte schmutzige Kleidung aus jedem Haushalt im Dorf.
C1 noun /wæks ɡɔːrd/

Wax Gourd

Wachskürbis
Meaning
a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking
Example
The wax gourd soup is very nutritious and helps with digestion.
Die Wachskürbissuppe ist sehr nahrhaft und hilft bei der Verdauung.
A2 adjective /waɪd/

Wide

breit; weit
Meaning
having a great distance from one side to the other; broad
Example
The river is very wide at this point.
Der Fluss ist an dieser Stelle sehr breit.
C1 noun /weɪl/

Wail

Wimmern; Klage
Meaning
a prolonged cry of pain, grief, or anger; to cry loudly
Example
The child's wail could be heard throughout the house.
Das Wimmern des Kindes konnte im ganzen Haus gehört werden.
B2 verb /wɪp/

whip

peitschen
Meaning
to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord
Example
The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster.
Der Trainer peitschte das Pferd, um es schneller rennen zu lassen.
A1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/

walking

gehen
Meaning
the activity of moving on foot at a moderate pace
Example
Walking every morning is good for your health.
Jeden Morgen gehen ist gut für deine Gesundheit.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪzn feɪst/

wizen-faced

vertrocknetes und faltiges Gesicht
Meaning
Having a dry, wrinkled, and withered face.
Example
A wizen-faced old man sat quietly in the corner.
Ein vertrocknetes und faltiges Gesicht alter Mann saß ruhig in der Ecke.
C1 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

Glück
Meaning
to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort
Example
She had to wring the towel after washing it.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 adjective /wiːk/

Weak

schwach; zerbrechlich
Meaning
lacking physical strength; not strong; fragile
Example
After the illness, he felt weak and tired.
Nach der Krankheit fühlte er sich schwach und müde.
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.
A2 noun /ˈwʌndər/

wonder

Wunder
Meaning
a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar
Example
The view from the mountain was a true wonder.
Der Blick vom Berg war ein wahres Wunder.