verb🔗ShareTragen, anhabenTo carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, etc."She is wearing a blue sweater to school today. "Sie trägt heute einen blauen Pullover in der Schule.appearancewearbodyChat 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.appearancewearstyleChat 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.appearancewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEs ertragen(with "it") To overcome one's reluctance and endure a (previously specified) situation."After a week of sleepless nights, the exhausted student was really wearing it during the final exam. "Nach einer Woche schlafloser Nächte ertrug der erschöpfte Student es während der Abschlussprüfung wirklich.attitudesituationsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbnutzen, zermürben, verzehrenTo 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 demands of his demanding job were wearing him down, leaving him exhausted and stressed. "Die ständigen Anforderungen seines anspruchsvollen Jobs zermürbten ihn und ließen ihn erschöpft und gestresst zurück.wearprocessconditiontimenatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbnutzen, verschleißenTo undergo gradual deterioration; become impaired; be reduced or consumed gradually due to any continued process, activity, or use."The constant friction of the rope against the rock face is slowly wearing away the mountain. "Die ständige Reibung des Seils an der Felswand nutzt den Berg langsam ab.conditionprocessweartimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErmüden, erschöpfenTo 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.physiologysensationconditionbodywearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich abnutzen, haltenTo 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."My old hiking boots are wearing well; they've lasted several years despite many long treks. "Meine alten Wanderstiefel halten sich gut; sie haben trotz vieler langer Wanderungen mehrere Jahre gehalten.qualitytimewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJemanden zermürben, an jemandem zehren(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.mindsensationemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVergehen, schleichen(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 vergingen, schienen wir immer weniger gemeinsam zu haben.timeChat 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 old sailor explained that wearing the boat would be safer in the rough seas than trying to tack. "Der alte Seemann erklärte, dass das Wenden des Bootes in der rauen See sicherer wäre als das Wenden.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBewachen, beschützenTo guard; watch; keep watch, especially from entry or invasion."The security guard was wearing the entrance to prevent unauthorized people from entering the building. "Der Sicherheitsmann bewachte den Eingang, um unbefugte Personen am Betreten des Gebäudes zu hindern.militarypolicewaractionjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerteidigen, schützenTo defend; protect."The lawyer is wearing down the prosecution's case with strong evidence. "Der Anwalt verteidigt den Fall der Staatsanwaltschaft mit starken Beweisen.militarywearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbwehren, verhindernTo ward off; prevent from approaching or entering; drive off; repel."to wear the wolf from the sheep"Den Wolf von den Schafen abwehren.actionwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTragen, anhabenTo conduct or guide with care or caution, as into a fold or place of safety."The shepherd was wearing the lost sheep towards the gate of the pen, gently guiding it with his staff. "Der Schäfer trug das verlorene Schaf zum Tor des Stalls und führte es sanft mit seinem Stab.actionwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbnutzung, VerschleißThe mechanical process of eroding or grinding."The wearing of the old stone steps was evident after centuries of foot traffic. "Der Verschleiß der alten Steinstufen war nach Jahrhunderten von Fußgängerverkehr offensichtlich.geologyprocesswearenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTragen, das AnhabenThe act by which something is worn."formal crown-wearings"formelles KrontragenwearactionstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKleidung, BekleidungThat which is worn; clothes; garments."My favorite wearing is my blue jeans. "Meine Lieblingskleidung ist meine blaue Jeans.wearappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareTragbar, zu tragenIntended to be worn"Clothes used to be called wearing apparel"Kleidung wurde früher als tragbare Kleidung bezeichnet.wearappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareErmüdend, anstrengendCausing tiredness"That long meeting was incredibly wearing, and I need a nap. "Diese lange Sitzung war unglaublich anstrengend, und ich brauche ein Nickerchen.sensationconditionphysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareErosiv, abtragendCausing erosion"The wearing action of the river slowly carved a canyon through the rock. "Die erosive Wirkung des Flusses schnitzte langsam einen Canyon durch den Felsen.geologyenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading