Translation of German word "welche" to English
welche
/vɛlçə/
Meaning
determinerWhat, of those mentioned or implied.
How to use
Welche is used to ask for specific information about something or someone.
🇬🇧 English
which (fem.)
Example
Sie waren überrascht, wie schnell sie das konnten (weiblich).
They were surprised at how quickly they could do it (female).
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- Welche Farbe möchtest du?— What color do you want?
- Welche Uhrzeit ist es?— What time is it?
- Welche Art von Musik möchtest du hören?— What kind of music do you want to listen to?
- Welche Art von Essen möchtest du?— What kind of food do you want?
- Welche Art von Reise möchtest du machen?— What kind of trip do you want to make?
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What is the definition of the German word "welche"?▼
The German word "welche" is defined as: "What, of those mentioned or implied."
What does the German word "welche" mean?▼
The German word "welche" means "which (fem.)" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "welche"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "welche"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Welche Farbe möchtest du?" (which translates as "They were surprised at how quickly they could do it (female).").
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