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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.
C2 noun /wɛlt/

welt

Quaddel
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin, usually from a blow or allergic reaction.
Example
He had a red welt on his arm after the bee sting.
Er hatte eine rote Quaddel an seinem Arm nach dem Bienenstich.
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 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.
A1 noun /ˈwɪn.doʊ/

Window

Fenster
Meaning
an opening in a wall fitted with glass to let in light and air
Example
Please open the window for fresh air.
bitte öffnen Sie das Fenster für frische Luft.
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.
A2 noun /waɪn/

wine

Wein
Meaning
an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes or other fruits
Example
They served a glass of red wine at the dinner.
Sie haben ein Glas Rotwein zum Abendessen serviert.
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
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.
B2 noun /wɔːrd/

ward

Station
Meaning
A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.
Example
She was admitted to the children's ward.
Sie wurde auf die Kinderstation aufgenommen.
A1 noun /wɒnt/

Want

Mangel; Bedarf
Meaning
lack or shortage of something; poverty or need
Example
There is a want of fresh water in the drought-affected areas.
Es gibt einen Mangel an Trinkwasser in den von Dürre betroffenen Gebieten.
A1 noun/verb /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/

writing

Glück
Meaning
The activity of putting words on paper or composing text; the written form of communication.
Example
She spends hours every day on her creative writing.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
C2 adverb, noun /ˈwɛə.wɪð/

wherewith

Mittel
Meaning
With which; the means or resources needed for something.
Example
He lacked the money wherewith to buy a new house.
Er hatte nicht das Geld, mit dem er ein neues Haus kaufen konnte.
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.
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 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.
A2 adjective /waɪz/

wise

weise
Meaning
having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment
Example
It was wise of him to save money for the future.
Es war weise von ihm, Geld für die Zukunft zu sparen.
C1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ fɪʃ/

Walking-fish

Gehfisch
Meaning
a fish that can move on land using its fins and breathe air for extended periods
Example
The walking-fish can travel across dry land to find new water sources.
Der Gehfish kann auf trockenem Land reisen, um neue Wasserquellen zu finden.
C1 noun /weɪst tʃeɪn/

Waist chain

Taille Kette
Meaning
a decorative chain worn around the waist as jewelry or ornamentation
Example
The traditional waist chain complemented her ethnic outfit perfectly.
Die traditionelle Taille Kette vervollständigte ihr ethnisches Outfit perfekt.
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 adverb /ˌwɛr.əˈpɒn/

whereupon

unmittelbar danach
Meaning
Immediately after which; as a result of which.
Example
He confessed his mistake, whereupon she forgave him.
Er gestand seinen Fehler, unmittelbar danach vergab sie ihm.
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 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Water Spinach

Wasserspinat
Meaning
A semi-aquatic leafy vegetable with hollow stems, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
Water spinach grows well in wet soil.
Wasserspinat wächst gut in feuchtem Boden.
C1 noun /ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp/

workmanship

Qualität der Arbeit
Meaning
The skill with which something is made or the quality of something made.
Example
The workmanship of the handmade furniture was impeccable.
Die Handwerkskunst der handgefertigten Möbel war tadellos.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪk.ɪd/

Wicked

böse; schlecht;
Meaning
evil or morally wrong; intended to or capable of harming someone or something
Example
The wicked queen cast a spell on the princess.
Die böse Königin verzauberte die Prinzessin.
A1 noun /waɪf/

wife

Ehefrau
Meaning
a woman who is married to someone
Example
She is the wife of the famous author.
Sie ist die Ehefrau des berühmten Autors.
A2 noun /wiːl/

wheel

Rad
Meaning
a circular object that revolves on an axle and is used to move or carry things
Example
The wheel of the car broke down on the way.
Das Rad des Autos ist auf dem Weg kaputt gegangen.
C1 verb /wɑːft/

waft

durch die Luft wehen
Meaning
to move gently through the air, carried by a breeze
Example
The smell of fresh bread wafted through the kitchen.
Der Duft von frischem Brot wehte durch die Küche.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪt.ləs/

Witless

dumm; töricht; unklug
Meaning
lacking intelligence or wisdom; foolish
Example
His witless remarks during the meeting embarrassed everyone present.
Seine dummen Bemerkungen während des Treffens haben alle Anwesenden verlegen gemacht.
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.
B2 noun wɪnd ˈen.ə.dʒi

wind energy

Windenergie
Meaning
Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.
Example
Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City.
Windenergie wird in Masdar City genutzt.
A1 verb /ˈwɔːtər/

water

gießen
Meaning
to give water to plants or animals; to irrigate
Example
She waters the plants every morning.
Sie gießt die Pflanzen jeden Morgen.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪəri/

wiry

schlank, stark und zäh
Meaning
Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.
Example
The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility.
Der drahtige Athlet bewegte sich mit bemerkenswerter Geschwindigkeit und Agilität.
B2 noun /wɜːrd fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

word formation

Wortbildung
Meaning
the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language
Example
Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English.
Die Wortbildung ist ein Teil der Linguistik.
C2 adjective /ˈwɜːkmənˌlaɪk/

workmanlike

handwerklich
Meaning
Showing efficient, competent, and practical skill, but without flair or creativity.
Example
The carpenter delivered a workmanlike performance on the project.
Der Zimmermann lieferte eine handwerklich gute Leistung im Projekt.
A1 noun /wel/

Well

Brunnen; Wohlergehen;
Meaning
a deep hole in the ground from which water is obtained
Example
The villagers get water from the old well in the center of town.
Die Dorfbewohner holen Wasser aus dem alten Brunnen im Zentrum des Dorfes.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/

work-life balance

Work-Life-Balance
Meaning
The equilibrium between personal and professional life, ensuring neither dominates at the expense of the other.
Example
Achieving work-life balance reduces stress and improves productivity.
Ein Work-Life-Balance zu erreichen reduziert Stress und verbessert die Produktivität.
B2 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

Wohlwender
Meaning
a person who desires happiness or success for another
Example
Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.
Viele Wohlwender kamen, um ihr zum Abschluss zu gratulieren.
B2 adjective /ˈwʌrisəm/

Worrisome

besorgniserregend; beunruhigend
Meaning
causing anxiety or concern; troubling
Example
The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents.
Die sinkenden Noten des Schülers waren besorgniserregend für seine Eltern.
C1 verb /riːk/

wreak

Schaden anrichten
Meaning
to cause or inflict something, especially damage or harm
Example
The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal villages.
Der Sturm richtete großen Schaden in den Küstendörfern an.
A2 noun /wɪnd/

Wind

wind
Meaning
the natural movement of air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction
Example
The wind blew the leaves off the trees.
Der Wind blies die Blätter von den Bäumen.
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.
B2 noun ˈweə.rə.bəl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz

wearable devices

tragbare Geräte
Meaning
Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.
Example
Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity.
Tragbare Geräte helfen, den Herzschlag und die körperliche Aktivität zu überwachen.
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.
A2 noun /ˈwɛdɪŋ/

wedding

Hochzeit
Meaning
a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations
Example
They are planning a wedding in the summer.
Sie planen eine Hochzeit im Sommer.
B2 noun /ˈwaɪld.laɪf ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/

wildlife conservation

Wildtierschutz
Meaning
The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.
Example
Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species.
Wildtierschutz hat das Ziel, gefährdete Arten zu schützen.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈwɒrəntɪd/

warranted

gerechtfertigt
Meaning
Justified or authorized under the circumstances.
Example
Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment.
Ihr Ärger war gerechtfertigt nach der ungerechten Behandlung.
C1 noun /wedʒ/

Wedge

Keil; keilen; spalten
Meaning
a triangular piece of wood or metal used for splitting or securing; a piece of cheese or cake
Example
He used a wooden wedge to split the log into smaller pieces.
Er benutzte einen Holzkeil, um den Baumstamm in kleinere Stücke zu spalten.
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 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.
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.
A2 noun /wɔːr/

War

Krieg
Meaning
a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country
Example
The war lasted for five years and caused great destruction.
Der Krieg dauerte fünf Jahre und verursachte große Zerstörung.
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.
C1 noun /wɪsp/

wisp

ein kleines Bündel oder Stück
Meaning
A small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something.
Example
A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney.
Ein Wisp Rauch stieg aus dem Kamin.
C1 noun /ˈwaɪt.lɪst.ɪŋ/

whitelisting

Identifizierung von Benutzern, Software oder IP-Adressen als sicher und vertrauenswürdig
Meaning
Identifying specific users, software, or IP addresses as safe and trusted
Example
Only verified applications are allowed through whitelisting.
Nur verifizierte Anwendungen dürfen durch die Whitelist hindurch.
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 verb /wɪn/

win

gewinnen
Meaning
to be successful or victorious in a contest or competition
Example
Our team will win the championship.
Unser Team wird die Meisterschaft gewinnen.
B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

Wollkleid
Meaning
a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather
Example
She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.
Sie trug ein warmes Wollkleid während der Wintermonate.
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.
A2 verb /ˈwʌri/

worry

sich sorgen
Meaning
to feel anxious or troubled about something; to be concerned
Example
Don't worry about the exam results.
Mach dir keine Sorgen um die Prüfungsergebnisse.
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.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈwaɪtˌwɑːʃ/

whitewash

beschönigen
Meaning
to cover up faults, errors, or unpleasant facts; to paint with white paint or lime
Example
The report was criticized for trying to whitewash the company's failures.
Der Bericht wurde dafür kritisiert, dass er versuchte, die Misserfolge des Unternehmens zu beschönigen.
A1 noun /ˈwɪmən/

woman

Frau
Meaning
an adult human female
Example
The woman at the counter helped me.
Die Frau am Schalter hat mir geholfen.
C1 noun /woʊ/

woe

Weh
Meaning
great sorrow, distress, or trouble
Example
Her heart was filled with woe after hearing the sad news.
Ihr Herz war mit Weh erfüllt, als sie die traurige Nachricht hörte.
C2 verb /rɛst/

wrest

mit Gewalt abreißen
Meaning
to forcibly pull something from a person's grasp; to seize with effort or struggle
Example
The police had to wrest the weapon from the suspect's hand.
Die Polizei musste die Waffe aus der Hand des Verdächtigen reißen.
B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

Falte
Meaning
a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease
Example
She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.
Sie bemerkte einige Falten um ihre Augen.
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.
C2 verb /ˈwaŋɡl/

wangle

etwas durch List erreichen
Meaning
To achieve something by clever or sometimes dishonest persuasion or trickery.
Example
He wangled a free ticket to the concert.
Er hat ein freies Konzertticket durch List bekommen.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈwer.i/

Wary

vorsichtig; misstrauisch
Meaning
cautious; careful to avoid danger or problems
Example
She was wary of strangers approaching her at night.
Sie war vorsichtig bei Fremden, die sich ihr in der Nacht näherten.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪnsəm/

winsome

gewinnend
Meaning
pleasant and attractive in a fresh, innocent, or charming way
Example
Her winsome smile instantly put the nervous guests at ease.
Ihr gewinnendes Lächeln brachte die nervösen Gäste sofort zur Ruhe.
C1 verb /weɪd/

wade

durch das Wasser gehen
Meaning
to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement
Example
The children waded in the shallow river.
Die Kinder gingen durch den flachen Fluss.
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 noun /ˈweɪvlət/

wavelet

kleine Welle
Meaning
a small wave or ripple on the surface of water or another medium
Example
The pond was disturbed only by the tiny wavelets caused by the breeze.
Der Teich wurde nur von den kleinen Wellen gestört, die durch die Brise verursacht wurden.
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.
C1 noun /wɪk/

Wick

Docht einer Kerze
Meaning
a cord or strand of cotton that burns to provide light in a candle or lamp
Example
The candle wick needs to be trimmed for better burning.
Der Docht der Kerze muss gekürzt werden, um besser zu brennen.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/

wingspan

Flügelspannweite
Meaning
the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing
Example
The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters.
Der Adler hat eine beeindruckende Flügelspannweite von über zwei Metern.
A1 pronoun /wɪtʃ/

which

welcher
Meaning
used to ask about one or more items from a defined set
Example
Which one do you prefer, the red or the blue?
Welchen bevorzugst du, den roten oder den blauen?
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.
A2 noun /weɪt/

weight

Gewicht
Meaning
a measure of how heavy something is
Example
The weight of the package was 10 kilograms.
Das Gewicht des Pakets war 10 Kilogramm.
A2 adjective /ˈwɛstərn/

western

westlich
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of the West, especially Europe and the Americas
Example
She loves western music and culture.
Sie liebt westliche Musik und Kultur.
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.
A2 noun /wʊlf/

Wolf

wolf
Meaning
a wild carnivorous mammal which is the largest member of the dog family
Example
The wolf howled at the full moon.
Der Wolf heulte zum vollen Mond.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪspi/

wispy

zart und dünn
Meaning
Thin, delicate, and weak in appearance or form.
Example
Her wispy hair blew gently in the breeze.
Ihr zartes Haar wehte sanft im Wind.
B2 verb /ˈresəl/

wrestle

ringen
Meaning
to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem
Example
The children like to wrestle on the playground.
Die Kinder spielen gerne auf dem Spielplatz.
C2 adjective /ˈwæɡ.ɪʃ/

waggish

verspielt oder schelmisch
Meaning
playfully humorous or mischievous
Example
His waggish remarks made everyone laugh.
Seine verspielten Bemerkungen brachten alle zum Lachen.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈraɪ.tər/

Writer

Schriftsteller
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written works
Example
The writer spent hours crafting the perfect sentence.
Der Schriftsteller verbrachte Stunden damit, den perfekten Satz zu formulieren.
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.
B2 noun /ˈwɒndərər/

Wanderer

Wanderer; jemand, der ohne festes Ziel reist
Meaning
a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place
Example
The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination.
Der Wanderer erkundete verschiedene Länder ohne festes Ziel.
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.
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.
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.
C1 verb /wɛt/

whet

schärfen/anregen
Meaning
To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.
Example
The smell of food whetted my appetite.
Der Geruch von Essen hat meinen Appetit angeregt.
A1 noun /ˈwɪntər/

winter

Winter
Meaning
the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere
Example
Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall.
Der Winter im Norden kann sehr hart sein, mit starkem Schneefall.
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.
A2 pronoun /huːˈɛvər/

whoever

wer auch immer
Meaning
any person who; no matter who
Example
Whoever wants to join the trip must register today.
Wer auch immer an der Reise teilnehmen möchte, muss sich heute anmelden.
B2 noun /wɪt/

Wit

Witz
Meaning
mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence; a natural aptitude for using words in a clever and amusing way
Example
She has a sharp wit and quick sense of humor.
Sie hat einen scharfen Verstand und einen schnellen Sinn für Humor.
A2 adjective /ˈrɪtən/

written

geschrieben
Meaning
expressed in writing rather than spoken; composed or recorded in written form
Example
The agreement must be in written form to be valid.
Die Vereinbarung muss schriftlich erfolgen, um gültig zu sein.
A1 noun /wiːk/

week

Woche
Meaning
a period of seven days
Example
I will finish the project by the end of the week.
Ich werde das Projekt bis zum Ende der Woche abschließen.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

weltlich
Meaning
Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.
Example
He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.
Er war mehr an weltlichem Erfolg interessiert als an spirituellem Wachstum.
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.
C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

grundlose Grausamkeit
Meaning
The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.
Example
His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.
Seine grundlose Grausamkeit schockierte alle auf der Versammlung.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈwoʊ.fəl/

woeful

tragisch
Meaning
full of woe; very sad or miserable; also used to mean very bad or deplorable
Example
He gave me a woeful look when he lost the match.
Er warf mir einen tragischen Blick zu, als er das Spiel verlor.
A2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər.mel.ən/

Watermelon

Wassermelone
Meaning
a large round fruit with a hard green skin and sweet red flesh with black seeds
Example
I bought a fresh watermelon from the market for the summer picnic.
Ich habe eine frische Wassermelone auf dem Markt für das Sommerpicknick gekauft.
C2 verb /ˈwɪzn/

wizen

verwelken
Meaning
To become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled.
Example
The flowers began to wizen after days without water.
Die Blumen begannen nach einigen Tagen ohne Wasser zu verwelken.
C1 verb /weɪn/

wane

schwinden
Meaning
To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or size.
Example
The moon wanes after the full moon night.
Der Mond schwinden nach der Vollmondnacht.
B2 noun wɜːrld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ saɪt

World Heritage Site

Weltkulturerbe-Stätte
Meaning
A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
Example
Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Die Sundarbans sind eine UNESCO-Weltkulturerbestätte.
A2 conjunction /ˈwɛðər/

whether

ob
Meaning
used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives
Example
I don’t know whether I should go.
Ich weiß nicht, ob ich gehen soll.