Translation of German word "welcher" to English
welcher
/ˈvɛltçɐ/
Meaning
determinerWhat, of those mentioned or implied.
How to use
Welcher is used to ask for specific information about a person or thing, often in a question.
🇬🇧 English
which (masc.)
Example
Ich frage mich, welcher Freund das getan hat.
I ask myself, which friend did it.
Er weiß immer, wann er Freizeit hat.
He always knows when he has free time.
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🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- Welcher ist das?— Which one is that?
- Welcher ist dein Name?— What is your name?
- Welcher ist der beste?— Which one is the best?
- Welcher ist der größte?— Which one is the biggest?
- Welcher ist der schönste?— Which one is the most beautiful?
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What is the definition of the German word "welcher"?▼
The German word "welcher" is defined as: "What, of those mentioned or implied."
What does the German word "welcher" mean?▼
The German word "welcher" means "which (masc.)" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "welcher"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "welcher"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich frage mich, welcher Freund das getan hat." (which translates as "I ask myself, which friend did it.").
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