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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.
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 noun /ˈwɜːrkər/

worker

Arbeiter
Meaning
a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties
Example
The workers were busy building the bridge.
Die Arbeiter waren damit beschäftigt, die Brücke zu bauen.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

workflow

Arbeitsablauf, Prozessabfolge
Meaning
The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.
Example
A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.
Ein gut strukturierter Arbeitsablauf steigert die Produktivität.
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.
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.
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.
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?
B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

schwächen
Meaning
to make or become less strong or powerful
Example
The illness weakened his immune system significantly.
Die Krankheit schwächte sein Immunsystem erheblich.
B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

wackeln, sich bewegen
Meaning
To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.
Example
The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.
Das Baby wackelte fröhlich in den Armen seiner Mutter.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈræŋɡl̩/

wrangle

streiten
Meaning
to argue or dispute noisily or angrily
Example
The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours.
Die beiden Nachbarn stritten sich stundenlang über die Grundstücksgrenze.
A1 noun /weɪ/

Way

Weg; Methode; Art; Stil;
Meaning
a method, style, or manner of doing something; a road or path
Example
There must be a better way to solve this problem.
Es muss einen besseren Weg geben, dieses Problem zu lösen.
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.
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 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.
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 /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.
C1 verb /ˈweɪvər/

waver

schwanken
Meaning
to become unsteady or indecisive; to hesitate or shake
Example
She began to waver in her decision to move abroad.
Sie begann in ihrer Entscheidung, ins Ausland zu gehen, zu schwanken.
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.
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

Weaver bird

Webervogel
Meaning
a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs
Example
The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest.
Der Webervogel baut geschickt sein komplexes Nest
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.
A2 noun; gerund /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/

washing

Waschen
Meaning
the act of cleaning with water or other liquid; clothes or items that are being washed
Example
Washing clothes regularly helps maintain hygiene.
Regelmäßiges Waschen der Kleidung hilft, die Hygiene zu erhalten.
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.
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 ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

weatherization

Wetterisolierung
Meaning
The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.
Example
The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency.
Das Haus wurde wetterfest gemacht, um die Energieeffizienz zu verbessern.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 /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.
B2 noun /waɪt ˈpɛpər/

White Pepper

weiße Pfeffer
Meaning
a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed
Example
She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor.
Sie fügte dem Rahmsüppchen weißen Pfeffer hinzu, um einen milden, würzigen Geschmack zu erhalten.
B2 noun /ˈwɒrənti/

warranty

Garantie
Meaning
A written guarantee given by a manufacturer or seller promising to repair or replace a product if necessary within a specified period.
Example
The laptop comes with a two-year warranty.
Der Laptop kommt mit einer zweijährigen Garantie.
C2 noun /wɜːrl/

whorl

Spirale
Meaning
A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, often found in fingerprints, shells, or flowers.
Example
The fingerprint displayed a clear whorl pattern.
Der Fingerabdruck zeigte ein klares Spiralenmuster.
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.
B2 conjunction /wɛərˈæz/

whereas

während
Meaning
used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts
Example
She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee.
Sie bevorzugt Tee, während er Kaffee mag.
A2 adverb /wenˈevər/

Whenever

wann immer
Meaning
at any time that; every time that; no matter when
Example
Call me whenever you need help.
Ruf mich an, wann immer du Hilfe brauchst.
A1 verb /wɒʃ/

wash

waschen
Meaning
to clean with water; to remove dirt
Example
Please wash your hands before eating.
Bitte waschen Sie Ihre Hände vor dem Essen.
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

working

arbeitend
Meaning
engaged in physical or mental effort to achieve a goal or task
Example
She is working on her project right now.
Sie arbeitet gerade an ihrem Projekt.
C2 verb /ˈwɪn.oʊ/

winnow

auswählen; das Korn von der Spreu trennen
Meaning
to remove the less desirable parts from a group; originally, to separate grain from chaff by blowing air
Example
The committee will winnow the list of applicants to ten finalists.
Das Komitee wird die Liste der Bewerber auf zehn Finalisten reduzieren.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/

Whimsical

verrückt; seltsam
Meaning
playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way
Example
The artist created whimsical sculptures that delighted children.
Der Künstler schuf skurrile Skulpturen, die Kinder begeisterten.
B2 adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

Willingly

freiwillig
Meaning
in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will
Example
She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.
Sie half freiwillig ihren Nachbarn während des Notfalls.
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.
B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

Bereitschaft
Meaning
the quality of being prepared or ready to do something
Example
Her willingness to help others made her very popular.
Ihre Bereitschaft, anderen zu helfen, machte sie sehr beliebt.
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 /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.
B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

Waffel (Lebensmittel), vage sprechen
Meaning
as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision
Example
He kept waffling instead of making a decision.
Er redete immer wieder und konnte keine Entscheidung treffen.
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 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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /wɒn/

wan

blass
Meaning
looking pale or sickly; lacking color or vitality
Example
After the long illness, his face looked wan and tired.
Nach der langen Krankheit sah sein Gesicht blass und müde aus.
B2 adjective /ˈwʊd biː/

Would-be

künftiger; möglicher;
Meaning
prospective; intending to be; aspiring
Example
The would-be actor practiced his lines every day.
Der künftige Schauspieler übte seine Zeilen jeden Tag.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
A2 noun /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ məˌʃiːn/

Washing machine

Waschmaschine
Meaning
a machine for washing clothes and other textiles
Example
The washing machine broke down and needs repair.
Die Waschmaschine ist kaputt gegangen und muss repariert werden.
A2 adverb /ˈwiːkli/

Weekly

wöchentlich
Meaning
happening or done once every week; every week
Example
I visit my grandmother weekly on Sundays.
Ich besuche wöchentlich meine Großmutter sonntags.
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 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.
C1 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

wohlhabend
Meaning
Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.
Example
They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.
Sie gehören zu einer wohlhabenden Familie in der Stadt.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪl.fəl/

Wilful

stur; absichtlich
Meaning
deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional
Example
His wilful disobedience led to punishment.
Sein absichtlicher Ungehorsam führte zu einer Bestrafung.
C1 noun /waɪld bɔːr/

Wild-Boar

Wildschwein
Meaning
a wild pig that lives in forests and has long curved teeth
Example
The wild boar ran through the forest quickly.
Das Wildschwein rannte schnell durch den Wald.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈwɪmzi/

whimsy

Laune
Meaning
playful or fanciful behavior or humor
Example
Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination.
Ihre Geschichten waren voller Laune und Vorstellungskraft.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈretʃɪd/

Wretched

elend; beklagenswert; von schlechter Qualität
Meaning
very unhappy; miserable; of poor quality
Example
The refugees lived in wretched conditions.
Die Flüchtlinge lebten in elenden Bedingungen.
C2 adjective /ˈwiːk niːd/

weak-kneed

weich
Meaning
Lacking determination or courage; easily frightened or yielding.
Example
The leader was criticized for being weak-kneed in the face of opposition.
Der Führer wurde dafür kritisiert, in der Konfrontation schwach zu sein.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθləs/

Worthless

wertlos; nutzlos; bedeutungslos
Meaning
having no value; useless
Example
The old computer became worthless after the new software updates.
Der alte Computer wurde nach den neuen Software-Updates wertlos.
A1 pronoun /wɒt/

what

was
Meaning
used to ask for information about something
Example
What is your name?
Wie heißt du?
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.
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.
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.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈwelkəm/

Welcome

willkommen
Meaning
received with pleasure; giving pleasure; allowed or invited
Example
You are always welcome in our home.
Du bist immer willkommen in unserem Haus.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪlfəl/

willful

willens
Meaning
Deliberate, intentional, or stubbornly determined to do as one wants.
Example
Her willful disregard for the rules got her into trouble.
Ihr willensstarker Missbrauch der Regeln brachte sie in Schwierigkeiten.
B2 adjective ˈwaɪdspred

widespread

weit verbreitet
Meaning
Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
Example
The effects of climate change are widespread across the globe.
Die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels sind weltweit weit verbreitet.
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.
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.
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?
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 /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 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.
B2 noun /waɪt ænt/

White-Ant

weiße Ameise
Meaning
a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter
Example
White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house.
Weiße Ameisen haben die Holzmöbel in unserem Haus beschädigt.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /wɜːrld ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt deɪ/

World Environment Day

Weltumwelttag
Meaning
An annual global event celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness about environmental protection and encourage action for environmental conservation.
Example
World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5.
Der Weltumwelttag wird jedes Jahr am 5. Juni gefeiert.
C1 noun /ˈwɪndfɔːl/

windfall

ungewöhnlicher Gewinn
Meaning
an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money
Example
The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance.
Das Start-up erhielt einen ungewöhnlichen Gewinn, als ein wichtiger Kunde ein ganzes Jahr im Voraus bezahlte.
B2 noun /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

wickedness

Bösartigkeit, Unmoral
Meaning
Evil or morally bad behavior.
Example
The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king.
Die Geschichte hebt die Bösartigkeit des grausamen Königs hervor.
C1 noun /wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Wood Apple

Holzapfel
Meaning
a hard-shelled tropical fruit with aromatic pulp used in beverages and medicine
Example
The wood apple has a hard shell but sweet pulp inside.
Der Holzapfel hat eine harte Schale, aber süßes Fruchtfleisch im Inneren
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.
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 /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.
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.
B2 verb /waɪn/

whine

jammern
Meaning
to complain in an annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound
Example
The child whined about having to go to bed early.
Das Kind jammerte, weil es früh ins Bett gehen musste.
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.