Translation of German word "wer" to English
wer
/ɛʁ/
Meaning
NounWhat person or people; which person or people; asks for the identity of someone; used in a direct or indirect question.
How to use
The word 'wer' is used to ask for the identity of someone in a direct or indirect question. It is often used in formal or written contexts. A common mistake is to confuse 'wer' with 'was', which is used to ask for things.
🇬🇧 English
who
Example
Du heiratest‽ An wen? (direkte Frage)
Are you marrying‽ To whom? (direct question)
Ich weiß nicht, wer es ist. (indirekte Frage)
I don't know who it is. (indirect question)
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- Wer ist das?— Who is that?
- Wer kommt?— Who is coming?
- Von wer?— By whom?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the definition of the German word "wer"?▼
The German word "wer" is defined as: "What person or people; which person or people; asks for the identity of someone; used in a direct or indirect question."
What does the German word "wer" mean?▼
The German word "wer" means "who" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "wer"?▼
You can hear the correct audio pronunciation of the word "wer" by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see an example sentence with "wer"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich frage mich, wer das getan hat." (which translates as "Are you marrying‽ To whom? (direct question)").
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