German–English dictionary

wirken

(intransitive, construed with on or upon) To have an effect (on).

Wirkfähigkeit

A degree of ability to produce a desired effect; effectiveness.

wirklich

(modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.

wirklich bedeutend

Of major significance or importance.

wirklich?

Really? Is it true?

wirkliches Leben

Life outside of a contrived or fantastical environment; often used in comparison to events depicted in drama.

Wirklichkeit

Something actual as opposed to invented.

wirklichkeitsfremd

Resulting from an illusion; deceptive, imaginary, unreal.

wirklichkeitsnah

Having the appearance of nature or realism; lifelike or realistic.

Wirklichkeitsnähe

The property of seeming true, of resembling reality; resemblance to reality.

wirksam

Having the power to produce a required effect or effects.

wirksam einsetzen

(transitive, chiefly, US, slang, business) To use; to exploit; to manipulate in order to take full advantage (of something).

Wirksamkeit

(uncountable) The state of being binding and enforceable, as in a rule, policy, or law.

Wirkstoff

(pharmacology) The specific compound in a natural or man-made mixture that is responsible for the mixture's activity.

Wirkung

(sound engineering) An alteration, or device for producing an alteration, in sound after it has been produced by an instrument.

Wirkungsfähigkeit

The property of being effective, of achieving results.

Wirkungsgrad

The degree to which something achieves results.

wirkungslos

Without skill, ineffective, incompetent.

Wirkungsvermögen

A degree of ability to produce a desired effect; effectiveness.

wirkungsvoll

Having the power to produce a required effect or effects.

Wirkvermögen

A degree of ability to produce a desired effect; effectiveness.

wirr

(of a person) unable to think clearly or understand

wirrer Haufen

(obsolete) A dense and disorderly crowd.

wirres Knäuel

A knot or complication of hair, thread, or the like, difficult to disentangle.

Wirrkopf

(originally, US, informal, derogatory) A foolish, silly, or unintelligent person.

Wirrsal

The unordered state of matter in classical accounts of cosmogony.

Wirrwarr

The unordered state of matter in classical accounts of cosmogony.

Wirt

One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.

Wirtin

(archaic) A woman who keeps an alehouse.

Wirtschaft

Pertaining to an economy.

wirtschaftlich

Pertaining to an economy.

Wirtschaftsbuch

(accounting) A collection of accounting entries consisting of credits and debits.

Wirtschaftsjahr

(accounting) An accounting period of one year, not necessarily coinciding with the calendar year.

Wirtschaftsprüfer

One who audits bookkeeping accounts.

Wirtschaftswissenschaft

(social sciences) The study of resource allocation, distribution and consumption; of capital and investment; and of management of the factors of production.

Wirtschaftswissenschaftler

An expert in economics, especially one who studies economic data and extracts higher-level information or proposes theories.

Wirtschaftszweig

An area in business or of knowledge, research.

Wirtshaus

Any establishment where travellers can procure lodging, food, and drink.

Wisch

A small bundle, as of straw or other like substance; any slender, flexible structure or group.

wischen

(transitive) To remove with a sweeping motion.

Wischiwaschi

Wavering; lacking in commitment, certainty, support, and (often) clarity; namby-pamby.

Wischmopp

An implement for washing floors or similar, made of a piece of cloth, or a collection of thrums, or coarse yarn, fastened to a handle.

Wischnu

(Hinduism) One of the Trimurti (trinity) in Hindu mythology, and the most venerated god in Hinduism.

Wisconsin

A state in the Upper Midwest region of the United States.

Wisent

The wisent, species Bos bonasus, Europe's heaviest land animal.

Wispern

The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially without vibration of the vocal cords.

wissbegierig

Eager to acquire knowledge; acquisitive.

wissen

(transitive) To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of; to be certain that.

Wissenschaft

(now, only, _, theology) The fact of knowing something; knowledge or understanding of a truth. [from 14th c.]

Wissenschafter

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

Wissenschafterin

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

Wissenschaftler

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

Wissenschaftlerin

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

wissenschaftlich

In an academic style or way; from an academic perspective. [First attested in the late 16th century]

Wissensgebiet

(biochemistry) A folded section of a protein molecule that has a discrete function; the equivalent section of a chromosome.

wissentlich

In a conscious manner; knowingly, volitionally.

witherit

(mineral) A yellow-grey mineral form of barium carbonate, BaCO3

wittern

(transitive) To detect the scent of; to discern by the sense of smell.

Witterung

(uncountable) Lack of protection from weather or the elements.

Witterungslehre

The science that deals with the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, especially with weather and weather forecasting.

Witterungsschutz

(roofing) Components used to weatherproof or seal roof system edges at perimeters, penetrations, walls, expansion joints, valleys, drains and other places where the roof covering is interrupted or terminated.

Wittling

A fish, Merlangius merlangus (family Gadidae), similar to cod, found in the North Atlantic; English whiting (US).

Wittum

(legal) Property given by a groom to his bride or her family, at or before their wedding, in order to legitimize the marriage

Witwe

A woman whose spouse (traditionally husband) has died (and who has not remarried); a woman in relation to her late spouse; feminine of widower.

Witwe von Stand

A widow holding property or title derived from her late husband.

Witwer

A man whose spouse has died (and who has not remarried); a man in relation to his late spouse; masculine of widow. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

Witz

A joke or other mischievous prank.

Witzbold

A person who tells funny anecdotes or jokes; someone witty.

Witzeerzähler

A person who tells jokes; a joker.

Witzelei

A smart, sarcastic turn or jest; a taunt; a severe retort or comeback; a gibe.

witzeln

(intransitive) To do or say something for amusement rather than seriously.

Witzfigur

A person who acts in a silly fashion.

witzig

Pleasantly humorous; jocular.

witzige Bemerkung

A clever or witty remark.

witziger Einfall

(figuratively) A witty statement or quip, usually at the expense of one's interlocutor.

Witzigkeit

the quality of being witty

witzlos

(American spelling) Lacking humor or levity; serious; not funny, amusing, amused, or lighthearted.

Wladiwostok

A city and seaport in the Russian Far East, on the Sea of Japan, near North Korea; the administrative centre of Primorsky Krai.

WLAN

(networking, uncountable) Any of several standards for short-range wireless data transmission (IEEE 802.11).

wo

(relative) At which, on which, during which: often omitted or replaced with that.

wo auch immer

In, at or to any place (that); anywhere.

wo immer

In, at or to any place (that); anywhere.

wobei

(mostly, law) It being the fact that; inasmuch as. (Often used to begin recitals; sometimes emboldened or emphasized as a signifier.)

Wochenblatt

A publication that is published once a week.

Wochenende

The break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in Western countries, Saturday and Sunday.

wochenends

At weekends.

Wochentag

Any individual day of the week, except those which form the weekend or the single weekly day off; that is:

Wochenzeitschrift

A publication that is published once a week.

Wochenzeitung

A publication that is published once a week.

Wodanstag

The fourth day of the week in many religious traditions, and the third day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 norm; it follows Tuesday and precedes Thursday.

Wodenstag

The fourth day of the week in many religious traditions, and the third day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 norm; it follows Tuesday and precedes Thursday.

Wodka-Orange

A hand tool or power tool which engages with the head of a screw and allows torque to be applied to turn the screw, thus driving it in or loosening it.

Wodu

Any of a group of related religious practices found chiefly in and around the Caribbean, particularly in Haiti and Louisiana.

wodurch

By which.

wofür

(colloquial) For what reason; why.

Woge

A large wave, swell, surge, or undulating mass of something, such as water, smoke, fabric or sound

wogegen

In contrast; whilst on the contrary; although.

wogen

To surge or roll in billows.

Wogen glätten

(transitive) To restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility; relieve; calm; quiet; refresh.

wogend

Swelling or swollen into large waves; full of billows or surges; resembling billows.

woher

(archaic, formal, or, literary) From where; from which place or source.

wohin

In, at or to the place (that) or a place (that).

wohingegen

In contrast; whilst on the contrary; although.

wohl

As can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent, but without absolute certainty.

wohl bekannt

Familiar, famous, renowned, noted or widely known.

Wohlbefinden

A state of health, happiness or prosperity.

Wohlbehagen

A feeling of contented self-satisfaction, especially when unaware of upcoming trouble.

wohlbehalten

(idiomatic) Having come to no harm, especially after being exposed to danger.

wohlbekannt

Familiar, famous, renowned, noted or widely known.

wohlbeleibt

(of a person) Having considerable flesh; plump.

Wohlergehen

(uncountable) Health, safety, happiness and prosperity; well-being in any respect.

wohlerwogen

Formed with deliberation; carefully considered; not sudden or rash.

Wohlfahrt

(uncountable) Health, safety, happiness and prosperity; well-being in any respect.

Wohlgefallen

Joy; pleasure.

wohlgeformt

(of a part of the body) Well-formed; shapely. [from 14th c.]

wohlgenährt

(of a person) Having considerable flesh; plump.

wohlgeneigt

Expressing or indicating favour or goodwill; approving, encouraging.

wohlgesinnt

(manner) In a positive manner.

wohlgestimmt

(manner) In a positive manner.

wohlhabend

Fully sufficient; found in copious supply; in great quantity; overflowing. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

wohlig

Providing physical comfort and ease; agreeable. [from 18th c.]

Wohligkeit

(chiefly, UK) Cosiness, comfort, contentment, conviviality. [from 21st c.]

Wohlklang

A pleasing combination of elements, or arrangement of sounds.

wohlklingend

Sweet, especially when describing voice or tones; melodious.

wohlriechend

Sweet-smelling; having a pleasant (usually strong) scent or fragrance.

Wohlstand

A moderate level of wealth.

Wohltat

(Hinduism) A blessing, typically a supernatural power, granted to an ascetic by a god or goddess.

Wohltäter

Somebody who gives a gift, often money to a charity.

Wohltäterin

Somebody who gives a gift, often money to a charity.

wohltätg

Altruistic, charitable, good, just and fair.

wohltätig

Kind, generous.

Wohltätigkeit

(uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.

Wohltätigkeits-

Pertaining to charity.

Wohltätigkeitsorganisation

(countable) An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.

Wohltätigkeitsspende

(countable) The goods or money given to those in need.

Wohltätigkeitsveranstaltung

An event, such as a theatrical performance, given to raise funds for some cause.

wohltuend

(figuratively) Soothing or relaxing. [from 18th c.]

wohlüberlegt

Formed with deliberation; carefully considered; not sudden or rash.

Wohlverhalten

(uncountable) The tendency of conforming with or agreeing to the wishes of others.

wohlwollend

(by extension) Kind, genial, benevolent, or tolerant.

Wohn-

Of or pertaining to a place of personal residence or to a location for such places.

Wohnblockknacker

A high-explosive bomb used for the purposes of demolishing extensive areas, such as a city block.

Wohnboot

A vessel, such as a barge, used as a dwelling.

Wohncontainer

(US) A prefabricated home that could be towed to a new destination but is typically permanently left in an area designated for such homes.

wohnen

(intransitive, now, _, literary) To live; to reside.

Wohngebiet

(chiefly, North America) The residential part of a city, away from the commercial center.

Wohnhaus

A residential building containing multiple apartments or flats.

Wohnheim

A building or part of a building which houses students, soldiers, monks etc. who sleep there and use communal further facilities.

Wohnort

The place where one lives (resides); one's home.

Wohnplatz

The place that is one's home.