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The smallest independent linguistic unit with a meaning, which is written or spoken. Plural: Wörter.
Der deutsche Satz „Ich gehe nach Hause“ besteht aus vier Wörtern.
The German sentence 'Ich gehe nach Hause' consists of four words.
words
An utterance, a remark, or a coherent speech. Plural: Worte.
Seine freundlichen Worte haben mir in der schwierigen Zeit sehr geholfen.
His kind words helped me a lot during the difficult time.
word / promise
A promise or binding assurance.
Er gab mir sein Wort, dass er das Geheimnis für sich behalten würde.
He gave me his word that he would keep the secret to himself.
to get a word in
To get the opportunity to express one's opinion in a discussion or conversation.
Der Moderator sorgte dafür, dass jeder Gast in der Talkshow zu Wort kommen konnte.
The host made sure that every guest on the talk show could get a word in.
to have the final say
To make the final decision in a matter.
Auch wenn wir lange diskutieren, hat am Ende immer die Chefin das letzte Wort.
Even if we discuss it for a long time, the boss always has the final say in the end.
word
In a religious context, divine revelation or Holy Scripture.
Der Pfarrer legte in seiner Predigt das Wort Gottes aus.
In his sermon, the pastor interpreted the Word of God.
This word has two plural forms with different meanings. 'Wörter' (plural of m01) are individual, isolated language units. 'Worte' (plural of m02) refers to a coherent, meaningful utterance or speech.
Dieser Satz hat fünf Wörter.
This sentence has five words.
In the meaning of 'Versprechen' (promise), 'Wort' (word) is always used in the singular and is part of fixed expressions: 'sein Wort geben' (to give one's word), 'sein Wort halten' (to keep one's word), and 'sein Wort brechen' (to break one's word).
Er hat mir sein Wort gegeben, dass er pünktlich sein wird.
He gave me his word that he would be on time.
The expression 'zu Wort kommen' (to get a word in) means to get the opportunity to speak in a discussion or conversation. It is often used in situations where many people want to talk.
In der hitzigen Debatte kam kaum jemand zu Wort.
In the heated debate, hardly anyone got a word in.
When someone 'das letzte Wort hat' (has the final say), that person makes the final decision in a discussion or dispute. It describes a hierarchical or authoritative position.
Wir können darüber diskutieren, aber am Ende hat der Chef das letzte Wort.
We can discuss it, but in the end the boss has the final say.
In the context of language and learning, 'Wort' (word; plural: Wörter) is often used with verbs like 'nachschlagen' (to look up), 'übersetzen' (to translate), 'lernen' (to learn), or 'buchstabieren' (to spell).
Ich muss dieses Wort im Wörterbuch nachschlagen.
I have to look up this word in the dictionary.
In the context of communication and emotions, 'Wort' (word; plural: Worte) is often combined with adjectives like 'freundliche' (kind), 'weise' (wise), 'leere' (empty), or 'verletzende' (hurtful).
Vielen Dank für deine freundlichen Worte.
Thank you very much for your kind words.
speech / talk
Wort and Rede can both occur in expressions for interrupting someone who is speaking. The fixed expressions are „jemandem ins Wort fallen“ and „jemandem in die Rede fallen“; Wort often sounds more concise, while Rede refers more strongly to the ongoing speech. Both expressions are idiomatic.
Entschuldige, dass ich dir ins Wort gefallen bin.
Sorry for interrupting you.
Entschuldige, dass ich dir in die Rede gefallen bin.
Sorry for interrupting you.
