noun🔗ShareKleidung(in combination) clothing"footwear; outdoor wear; maternity wear"Schuhwerk; Outdoor-Kleidung; UmstandskleidungwearstyleappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbnutzung, VerschleißDamage to the appearance and/or strength of an item caused by use over time"The old shoes showed considerable wear from years of daily use. "Die alten Schuhe zeigten erhebliche Abnutzung durch jahrelangen täglichen Gebrauch.wearitemconditionqualityappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMode, KleidungFashion"The latest fashion wear is popular among students at the high school. "Die neueste Mode ist bei den Schülern der High School beliebt.styleappearancewearessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTragen, anhabenTo carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, etc."My sister wears a beautiful necklace to school every day. "Meine Schwester trägt jeden Tag eine wunderschöne Halskette in der Schule.appearancebodywearessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTragen, anhabenTo have or carry on one's person habitually, consistently; or, to maintain in a particular fashion or manner."He wears eyeglasses. She wears her hair in braids."Er trägt eine Brille. Sie trägt ihr Haar geflochten.wearappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTragen, anhabenTo bear or display in one's aspect or appearance."She wore a smile all day. He walked out of the courtroom wearing an air of satisfaction."Sie trug den ganzen Tag ein Lächeln. Er verließ den Gerichtssaal mit einem Anflug von Zufriedenheit.appearancestylewearessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEs ertragen(with "it") To overcome one's reluctance and endure a (previously specified) situation."After a long illness, Sarah had to wear the fatigue and concentrate on completing her college assignments. "Nach einer langen Krankheit musste Sarah die Müdigkeit ertragen und sich darauf konzentrieren, ihre College-Aufgaben zu erledigen.attitudesituationwearessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbnutzen, zersetzen, verbrauchenTo eat away at, erode, diminish, or consume gradually; to cause a gradual deterioration in; to produce (some change) through attrition, exposure, or constant use."The constant use of the old, worn-out textbook was wearing away the pages. "Die ständige Benutzung des alten, abgenutzten Lehrbuchs zerrieb die Seiten.wearmaterialgeologyenvironmentphysicschemistryprocesstimeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich abnutzen, verschleißenTo undergo gradual deterioration; become impaired; be reduced or consumed gradually due to any continued process, activity, or use."The old car's engine is wearing down, losing its power gradually over time. "Der Motor des alten Autos nutzt sich ab und verliert allmählich an Leistung.wearconditionprocesstimeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErschöpfen, ermüdenTo exhaust, fatigue, expend, or weary."His neverending criticism has finally worn my patience. Toil and care soon wear the spirit. Our physical advantage allowed us to wear the other team out and win."Seine nie endende Kritik hat meine Geduld endlich erschöpft. Arbeit und Sorge ermüden bald den Geist. Unser physischer Vorteil erlaubte es uns, die andere Mannschaft zu ermüden und zu gewinnen.physiologywearconditionenergyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbnutzen, halten, standhaltenTo last or remain durable under hard use or over time; to retain usefulness, value, or desirable qualities under any continued strain or long period of time; sometimes said of a person, regarding the quality of being easy or difficult to tolerate."The old, well-loved textbook still wears well, even after years of use in the classroom. "Das alte, beliebte Lehrbuch hält sich immer noch gut, selbst nach jahrelangem Gebrauch im Klassenzimmer.qualityweartimeconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJemanden nerven, auf die Nerven gehen(in the phrase "wearing on (someone)") To cause annoyance, irritation, fatigue, or weariness near the point of an exhaustion of patience."Her high pitched voice is really wearing on me lately."Ihre hohe Stimme geht mir in letzter Zeit wirklich auf die Nerven.mindsensationemotionsufferingwearessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich hinziehen, vergehen(of time) To pass slowly, gradually or tediously."wear on, wear away. As the years wore on, we seemed to have less and less in common."Als die Jahre sich hinzogen, schienen wir immer weniger gemeinsam zu haben.timeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharewendenTo bring (a sailing vessel) onto the other tack by bringing the wind around the stern (as opposed to tacking when the wind is brought around the bow); to come round on another tack by turning away from the wind. Also written "ware". Past: weared, or wore/worn."The sailboat weared, turning away from the wind to head towards the harbor. "Das Segelboot wendete und drehte sich vom Wind weg, um auf den Hafen zuzusteuern.nauticalsailingtechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBewachen, schützenTo guard; watch; keep watch, especially from entry or invasion."The security guard wore the building to prevent vandalism after dark. "Der Sicherheitsbeamte bewachte das Gebäude, um Vandalismus nach Einbruch der Dunkelheit zu verhindern.militarypolicewaressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerteidigen, schützenTo defend; protect."The sturdy armor wore away at the enemy's attacks, protecting the knight. "Die robuste Rüstung schützte den Ritter, indem sie die Angriffe des Feindes abwehrte.militarywarweaponessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbwehren, verwehren, abhaltenTo ward off; prevent from approaching or entering; drive off; repel."to wear the wolf from the sheep"Den Wolf von den Schafen abwehren.warmilitaryweaponactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTragen, anhabenTo conduct or guide with care or caution, as into a fold or place of safety."The teacher carefully wore the students through the unfamiliar maze of the school's new computer system. "Der Lehrer führte die Schüler vorsichtig durch das unbekannte Labyrinth des neuen Computersystems der Schule.actionwearessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWehrAn adjustable dam placed across a river to regulate the flow of water downstream."The new wear on the river will help farmers irrigate their crops more effectively. "Das neue Wehr am Fluss wird den Landwirten helfen, ihre Feldfrüchte effektiver zu bewässern.environmentarchitectureutilitytechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFischwehr, FischfangA fence placed across a river to catch fish."The fishermen used a strong wear across the creek to catch trout. "Die Fischer benutzten eine starke Fischwehr über dem Bach, um Forellen zu fangen.fishagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading