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/wɜːd/ /wɝd/

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noun

Wort

The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)

Examples :

""Happy" is a single word that expresses a feeling of joy. "

"Fröhlich" ist ein einzelnes Wort, das ein Gefühl der Freude ausdrückt.

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noun

Wort

Something like such a unit of language:

Examples :

"My favorite word in the English language is "beautiful." "

Mein Lieblingswort in der englischen Sprache ist „beautiful“.

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noun

Wort, Äußerung

The fact or act of speaking, as opposed to taking action. .

Examples :

"Instead of arguing, she chose her words carefully to avoid a fight with her brother. "

Anstatt zu streiten, wählte sie ihre Worte sorgfältig, um einen Streit mit ihrem Bruder zu vermeiden.

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noun

Wort, Äußerung, Aussage

Something that someone said; a comment, utterance; speech.

Examples :

"My teacher said a kind word to encourage me. "

Mein Lehrer sagte ein nettes Wort, um mich zu ermutigen.

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noun

Losungswort, Parole

A watchword or rallying cry, a verbal signal (even when consisting of multiple words).

Examples :

""Quiet" was the word for the library study session. "

„Ruhe“ war das Losungswort für die Bibliotheksstudienzeit.

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noun

Sprichwort, Motto

A proverb or motto.

Examples :

""Our family's word is, 'Treat everyone with kindness.'" "

Das Sprichwort unserer Familie lautet: 'Behandle jeden mit Freundlichkeit.'

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noun

Nachricht, Neuigkeit

News; tidings (used without an article).

Examples :

"Have you had any word from John yet?"

Hast du schon Neuigkeiten von John?

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noun

Befehl, Anweisung

An order; a request or instruction; an expression of will.

Examples :

"My teacher gave the class a word to study for the test. "

Mein Lehrer gab der Klasse eine Anweisung, die sie für den Test lernen sollten.

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noun

Versprechen, Zusage

A promise; an oath or guarantee.

Examples :

"I give you my word that I will be there on time."

Ich gebe dir mein Wort, dass ich pünktlich da sein werde.

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noun

Besprechung, Gespräch

A brief discussion or conversation.

Examples :

"Can I have a word with you?"

Kann ich kurz mit Ihnen sprechen?

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noun

Wörter

(in the plural) See words.

Examples :

"There had been words between him and the secretary about the outcome of the meeting."

Zwischen ihm und der Sekretärin gab es wegen des Ergebnisses der Sitzung ein paar Worte.

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noun

Wort Gottes, Botschaft, Bibel

(sometimes Word) Communication from God; the message of the Christian gospel; the Bible, Scripture.

Examples :

"Her parents had lived in Botswana, spreading the word among the tribespeople."

Ihre Eltern hatten in Botswana gelebt und das Wort unter den Stammesangehörigen verbreitet.

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noun

Wort

(sometimes Word) Logos, Christ.

Examples :

"Many Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the Word of God. "

Viele Christen glauben, dass Jesus Christus das Wort Gottes ist.

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verb

Formulieren, ausdrücken

To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).

Examples :

"I’m not sure how to word this letter to the council."

Ich bin mir nicht sicher, wie ich dieses Schreiben an den Rat formulieren soll.

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verb

Schmeicheln, beschwichtigen

To flatter with words, to cajole.

Examples :

"The teacher worded her instructions carefully to encourage the students to participate. "

Die Lehrerin beschwichtigte ihre Anweisungen sorgfältig, um die Schüler zur Teilnahme zu ermutigen.

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verb

Mit Worten bearbeiten, zutexten

To ply or overpower with words.

Examples :

"The salesperson tried to word the customer into buying the expensive car. "

Der Verkäufer versuchte, den Kunden mit Worten dazu zu bringen, das teure Auto zu kaufen.

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verb

Beschwören, bezaubern

To conjure with a word.

Examples :

"The teacher tried to word her instructions carefully so the students understood. "

Die Lehrerin versuchte, ihre Anweisungen sorgfältig zu formulieren, damit die Schüler sie verstanden.

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verb

Sprechen, reden

To speak, to use words; to converse, to discourse.

Examples :

"The students will word their ideas clearly in their presentations. "

Die Schüler werden ihre Ideen in ihren Präsentationen klar aussprechen.

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interjection

Wahrhaftig, wirklich, in der Tat!

Truth, indeed, that is the truth! The shortened form of the statement "My word is my bond."

Examples :

""Yo, that movie was epic!" / "Word?" ("You speak the truth?") / "Word." ("I speak the truth.")"

„Yo, der Film war episch!“ / „Wahrhaftig?“ / „Wahrhaftig.“

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interjection

Word, klar

(stereotypically) An abbreviated form of word up; a statement of the acknowledgment of fact with a hint of nonchalant approval.

Examples :

""The teacher said the test was hard, and the student replied, 'Word.'" "

„Der Lehrer sagte, der Test sei schwer, und der Schüler antwortete: „Word, klar.“

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verb

Geschehen, werden

(except in set phrases) To be, become, betide.

Examples :

"Well worth thee, me friend."

Es soll dir gut ergehen, mein Freund.

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