World Cup
die WM, die WMs
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World Cup
Abbreviation for 'Weltmeisterschaft' (World Cup): an international sporting competition in which the best athletes or teams compete for the world championship title.
Die WM findet dieses Jahr in mehreren Ländern statt.
The World Cup is taking place in several countries this year.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die WMs |
| genitive | der WM |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die WM | die WMs |
| accusative | die WM | die WMs |
| dative | der WM | den WMs |
| genitive | der WM | der WMs |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'WM' is the abbreviation for 'Weltmeisterschaft' (World Cup). The article remains feminine: for example, you say 'die WM' (the World Cup) because it is taken from 'die Weltmeisterschaft' (the World Cup).
Die WM begeistert jedes Mal Millionen von Fans.
The World Cup excites millions of fans every time.
The verbs 'gewinnen' (to win), 'veranstalten' (to host), 'übertragen' (to broadcast), and 'anschauen' (to watch) are especially often used with 'WM'. 'Bei der WM' (at the World Cup) is also a very typical expression for events during the competition.
Unsere Mannschaft möchte die WM gewinnen.
Our team wants to win the World Cup.
Viele Fans schauen die WM gemeinsam im Fernsehen.
Many fans watch the World Cup together on television.
'Bei der WM' (at the World Cup) is often used for participation or an event during the competition. 'Zur WM' (for the World Cup) and 'während der WM' (during the World Cup) are also common for indicating the time or occasion.
Bei der WM erzielte die Stürmerin drei Tore.
At the World Cup, the striker scored three goals.
Während der WM sind die Hotels in der Stadt fast ausgebucht.
During the World Cup, the hotels in the city are almost fully booked.
