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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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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 /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 pronoun /huːz/

whose

wessen
Meaning
used to ask or talk about the person or thing that owns something
Example
The girl whose phone was stolen is my cousin.
Das Mädchen, dessen Telefon gestohlen wurde, ist meine Cousine.
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.
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.
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 adjective /ˌwɛlˈbrɛd/

well-bred

wohl erzogen
Meaning
Having or showing good manners; properly raised.
Example
She is a well-bred young lady with excellent manners.
Sie ist eine wohl erzogene junge Dame mit ausgezeichneten Manieren.
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 /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 adjective /ˈwaɪ.li/

Wily

gerissen; schlau; listig
Meaning
clever; cunning; sly
Example
The wily fox escaped from the trap using his cunning intelligence.
Der gerissene Fuchs entkam der Falle, indem er seine schlaue Intelligenz einsetzte.
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.
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 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.
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 noun /ˈwiː.vər/

Weaver

Weber
Meaning
a person who makes cloth by interlacing threads on a loom
Example
The skilled weaver created intricate patterns on the silk fabric.
Der geschickte Weber erschuf komplizierte Muster auf dem Seidenstoff.
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 /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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
B2 adjective /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/

Waking

wach; bewusst
Meaning
awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake
Example
She spent her waking hours studying for the exam.
Sie verbrachte ihre wachen Stunden mit dem Lernen für die Prüfung.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪt.i/

Witty

witzig; klug
Meaning
having or showing quick intelligence; amusing in a clever way
Example
Her witty response to the critic's question impressed the entire audience.
Ihre witzige Antwort auf die Frage des Kritikers beeindruckte das ganze Publikum.
B2 verb /ˈwaɪdən/

widen

verbreitern
Meaning
to make or become wider or broader
Example
They plan to widen the road next year.
Sie planen, die Straße im nächsten Jahr zu verbreitern.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrði/

Worthy

würdig; respektabel; verdienstvoll;
Meaning
deserving respect or attention; having merit
Example
Her charitable work made her worthy of the humanitarian award.
Ihre karitative Arbeit machte sie des humanitären Preises würdig.
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.
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.
A1 verb /weɪt/

wait

warten
Meaning
to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens
Example
Please wait here while I get the documents.
Bitte warten Sie hier, während ich die Dokumente hole.
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 verb /wɪðˈhoʊld/

withhold

zurückhalten
Meaning
to refuse to give or keep back something
Example
The company decided to withhold his bonus.
Das Unternehmen beschloss, seinen Bonus zurückzuhalten.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈwʊdən/

wooden

aus Holz
Meaning
made of wood
Example
The house had beautiful wooden floors.
Das Haus hatte schöne Holzfußböden.
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.
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 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 /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 /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.
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 noun /ˈwɪzərdri/

wizardry

magische Fertigkeit
Meaning
The art or practice of magic; great skill or expertise in something.
Example
The programmer's wizardry amazed everyone in the room.
Die Zauberkunst des Programmierers hat alle im Raum beeindruckt.
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.
C2 noun /ˈweɪstrəl/

wastrel

Verschwender, Faulenzer
Meaning
A person who wastes time, money, or resources; an idler or spendthrift.
Example
The young man was dismissed as a wastrel by his family.
Der junge Mann wurde von seiner Familie als ein Verschwender abgetan.
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 /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.
B2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/

Water pot

Wasserkrug
Meaning
a container used for storing or carrying water
Example
The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water.
Der Wasserkrug in der Küche war mit frischem Trinkwasser gefüllt.
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 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 /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 adjective /wɪrd/

weird

seltsam
Meaning
suggesting something supernatural or very strange; unusual
Example
The movie had a weird ending that nobody expected.
Der Film hatte ein seltsames Ende, das niemand erwartet hatte.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈtʃes.nʌt/

Water Chestnut

Wasserkastanie
Meaning
aquatic plant with edible white crisp tubers
Example
Water chestnuts add a nice crunch to stir-fry dishes.
Wasserkastanien verleihen Pfannengerichte einen schönen Crunch.
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.
A1 noun /wɜːrd/

word

Wort
Meaning
a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing
Example
He looked up the word in the dictionary.
Er suchte das Wort im Wörterbuch.
B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

unzureichend
Meaning
Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.
Example
His explanation was wanting in clarity.
Seine Erklärung war mangelhaft an Klarheit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪəri/

Weary

müde; erschöpft
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy
Example
She felt weary after working twelve hours straight.
Sie fühlte sich erschöpft, nachdem sie zwölf Stunden am Stück gearbeitet hatte.
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 /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.
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.
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.
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 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.
C1 verb /raɪð/

writhe

sich winden
Meaning
To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort.
Example
He writhed in pain after twisting his ankle.
Er krümmte sich vor Schmerz, nachdem er sich den Knöchel verdreht hatte.
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 noun /ˈwɔːfeər/

Warfare

Krieg
Meaning
armed conflict between different countries or groups; the activity of fighting a war
Example
Modern warfare involves advanced technology and strategic planning.
Moderne Kriegsführung umfasst fortschrittliche Technologie und strategische Planung.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
A1 noun /ˈwiːkˌɛnd/

weekend

Wochenende
Meaning
the end of the week, typically regarded as Saturday and Sunday
Example
They are planning a trip for the weekend.
Sie planen eine Reise für das Wochenende.
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 /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.
B2 noun ˈwɪl.paʊər

willpower

Willenskraft
Meaning
The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.
Example
Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals.
Starke Willenskraft ist entscheidend, um langfristige Ziele zu erreichen.
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 /wɔːk/

walk

gehen
Meaning
to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other
Example
I walk to school every morning.
Ich gehe jeden Morgen zu Fuß zur Schule.
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.
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 verb ˈwɜːrsən

worsen

verschlechtern
Meaning
To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.
Example
Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.
Mangelnde Bildung kann die Armutsniveaus verschlechtern.
C1 noun, verb /wɪf/

whiff

leichter Duft
Meaning
A brief, faint smell or puff of air; to get a quick smell of something.
Example
I caught a whiff of perfume as she passed by.
Ich habe einen leichten Duft von Parfüm wahrgenommen, als sie vorbeiging.
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 adjective ˈwɛðərpruːf

weatherproof

wetterfest
Meaning
Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.
Example
The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity.
Die verwendeten Materialien sind wetterfest und gewährleisten eine lange Lebensdauer.
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 noun /ˈwɪtʃ.krɑːft/

witchcraft

Hexerei
Meaning
the practice of magical skills, spells, and abilities
Example
In old times, many people believed in witchcraft.
In alten Zeiten glaubten viele Menschen an Hexerei.
A1 noun /wɔːl/

wall

Wand
Meaning
a vertical structure that encloses or divides an area
Example
The wall in our living room is painted blue.
Die Wand in unserem Wohnzimmer ist blau gestrichen.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.