das Wort
Translation
word, term, saying
Examples
Ich kenne dieses Wort nicht.
I do not know this word.
Er hat sein Wort gehalten.
He kept his word.
Sie möchte das Wort ergreifen.
She wants to take the floor.
Grammar Patterns
((the floor)) ((to take)) to take the floor Sie ergriff das Wort.
((one's word)) ((to keep)) to keep one's word Er hält immer sein Wort.
((sb.)) ((to interrupt)) to interrupt (sb.) Fall mir nicht ins Wort!
Similar Words
Synonyms: Begriff, Ausdruck
Etymology
From Germanic root, cognate with English 'word'.
Memory Tips
Identical to English 'word'. Remember plural 'Wörter' for vocabulary lists.