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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.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˌlɪl.i/

Water-lily

Seerose
Meaning
a floating flower that grows on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The white water-lily floated gracefully on the pond.
Die weiße Seerose schwebte anmutig auf dem Teich.
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.
C2 noun /reɪθ/

wraith

Gespenst
Meaning
A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially seen shortly before or after their death.
Example
A wraith appeared in the fog near the old castle.
Ein Gespenst erschien im Nebel in der Nähe des alten Schlosses.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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.
B2 noun /rek/

Wreck

Zerstörung; Wrack;
Meaning
the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
Example
The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.
Das Autowrack blockierte die Autobahn stundenlang.
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.
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 noun /ˈwɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

witticism

witzige Bemerkung / Scherz
Meaning
a clever or funny remark
Example
Her witticism made everyone laugh during the meeting.
Ihre witzige Bemerkung ließ alle während des Treffens lachen.
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.
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.
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 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 noun /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

weightlifting

Gewichtheben
Meaning
the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle
Example
Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training.
Gewichtheben erfordert Disziplin und die richtige Technik.
A1 adverb /waɪ/

Why

warum
Meaning
For what reason or purpose; used to ask about the cause of something
Example
Why are you late today?
Warum bist du heute zu spät?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 /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.
C1 verb /ˈwɒb.l̩/

wobble

wackeln
Meaning
to move unsteadily from side to side; to shake or tremble slightly
Example
The table began to wobble when he leaned on it.
Der Tisch begann zu wackeln, als er sich darauf lehnte.
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 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.
B2 noun /ˈwɔːl.nʌt/

Walnut

walnuss
Meaning
an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance
Example
I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast.
Ich liebe es, Walnüsse mit Honig zum Frühstück zu essen.
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.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈwʌndərfəl/

wonderful

wundervoll
Meaning
extremely good or impressive
Example
She had a wonderful time at the party.
Sie hatte eine wundervolle Zeit auf der Party.
B2 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

überhaupt nicht
Meaning
used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'
Example
She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.
Sie hat überhaupt kein Interesse an der Angelegenheit.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˈweɪ.stɪdʒ/

Wastage

Verschwendung
Meaning
the action of using or expending something carelessly or without purpose
Example
The company reduced food wastage by implementing better inventory management.
Das Unternehmen hat die Lebensmittelverschwendung durch die Implementierung einer besseren Bestandsverwaltung reduziert.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈwɒlɪt/

Wallet

Brieftasche
Meaning
a small folding case for carrying money, credit cards, and identification
Example
He pulled out his wallet to pay for the coffee.
Er zog seine Brieftasche heraus, um den Kaffee zu bezahlen.
A1 verb /raɪt/

write

schreiben
Meaning
to mark letters, words, or symbols on a surface
Example
I write letters to my grandmother every month.
Ich schreibe meiner Großmutter jeden Monat Briefe.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

Gottesdienst
Meaning
the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice
Example
They gather every Sunday for worship.
Sie versammeln sich jeden Sonntag zum Gottesdienst.
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 /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 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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkaʊt/

workout

Training
Meaning
a session of physical exercise or training to improve fitness or health
Example
She does a full-body workout every morning before work.
Sie macht jeden Morgen vor der Arbeit ein Ganzkörpertraining.
B1 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.
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.
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.
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.
A1 noun /wɒtʃ/

Watch

Uhr; Überwachung; Beobachtung
Meaning
a small timepiece worn on the wrist; the act of observing or monitoring
Example
He checked his watch to see if he was late for the meeting.
Er schaute auf seine Uhr, um zu sehen, ob er zu spät zum Meeting kam.
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 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 /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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
B2 verb /wɪðˈdrɔː/

withdraw

abheben
Meaning
to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back
Example
She needs to withdraw money from the bank.
Sie muss Geld von der Bank abheben.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 /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.
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 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?
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.
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 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 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.
B1 adjective /ˈwaɪə.ləs/

Wireless

kabellos; drahtlos
Meaning
operating without wires; using radio waves for communication
Example
My wireless headphones provide excellent sound quality without any cables.
Meine kabellosen Kopfhörer bieten hervorragende Klangqualität ohne Kabel.
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.
A1 adjective /rɒŋ/

wrong

falsch
Meaning
not correct or true; mistaken
Example
It is wrong to cheat on a test.
Es ist falsch, bei einer Prüfung zu schummeln.
B2 noun /ˈwɒtʃ.mən/

Watchman

Wächter
Meaning
a person employed to guard or watch over a building or area, especially at night
Example
The watchman patrols the factory every hour to ensure security.
Der Wächter patrouilliert jede Stunde durch die Fabrik, um die Sicherheit zu gewährleisten.
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.
C1 adjective /wɪðˈdrɔːn/

withdrawn

zurückgezogen
Meaning
quiet and shy; not wanting to talk to others
Example
After the incident, he became withdrawn and avoided his friends.
Nach dem Vorfall wurde er zurückgezogen und mied seine Freunde.
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.