Zusammengesetzte Wörter:
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| across the world adv | (all over the Earth) | weltweit Adv |
| | | auf der ganzen Welt Rdw |
| | It sure would be nice if peace broke out across the world for a change. |
| all over the world expr | (in many countries) | überall auf der Welt Rdw |
| | | in allen Ländern Rdw |
| | Santa Claus is known all over the world. |
| | Der Weihnachtsmann ist überall auf der Welt bekannt. |
| all over the world adv | figurative (everywhere) | überall auf der Welt Rdw |
| | Luke had searched all over the world, but there was no sign of Naomi. |
| | Luke hat überall auf der Welt geschaut, aber es gab kein Zeichen von Naomi. |
| all the time in the world n | figurative (as much time as needed) | alle Zeit der Welt Rdw |
| | | so viel Zeit, wie nötig Rdw |
| around the world adv | (in many countries) | auf der ganzen Welt Rdw |
| | | weltweit Adv |
| | | global Adv |
| | | international Adv |
| | The Internet allows people around the world to share information. |
| | Das Internet ermöglicht Menschen auf der ganzen Welt Informationen auszutauschen. |
| around the world adv | (circumnavigating the world) | um die ganze Welt Rdw |
| | Ferdinand Magellan's ship sailed around the world in the 1500s. |
| | Das Schiff von Ferdinand Magellan segelte im 15. Jahrhundert um die ganze Welt. |
| corner of the world n | (geographic area) | Ecke der Welt Rdw |
| | I hope all is well in your corner of the world. |
| | Ich hoffe, in deiner Ecke der Welt ist alles in Ordnung. |
| dead to the world adj | slang, figurative (asleep) (übertragen) | wie ein Toter schlafen Rdw |
| | | nicht aufzuwecken sein Rdw |
| | Once he is asleep he is dead to the world: we can make noise if we want. |
| developing world n | (Third World: poor countries) | Entwicklungsländer Npl |
| | | Dritte Welt Adj + Nf |
the First World War,
World War One,
World War I,
the Great War n | (international conflict 1914-1919) | Erster Weltkrieg En |
| in the world adv | (anywhere on earth) | auf der Welt Rdw |
| | There's nowhere in the world I'd rather be than right here with you. |
| material world n | (physical world) | materielle Welt Adj + Nf |
| | Africans do not distinguish the material world from the spiritual world. |
| natural world n | (nature, life on earth) | Natur Nf |
| | | Welt der Natur Nf |
| | Animals, plants, and insects are all part of the natural world. |
| | Tiere, Pflanzen und Insekten gehören alle zur Natur. |
| the netherworld n | (mythology: hell, underworld) | Hölle Nf |
| | | Jenseits Nf |
| the netherworld n | (afterworld, the hereafter) | Nachwelt Nf |
| the netherworld n | figurative (criminal world) (übertragen) | Untergrund Nm |
new world,
new-world n | (unfamiliar environment or experience) (ugs) | neue Welt Adj + Nf |
| | | fremde Welt Adj + Nf |
| Anmerkung: hyphen used when term is an adj before a noun |
| | After the company was sold, his workplace seemed like a new world to him. |
| not of this world adj | (otherworldly) | aus einer anderen Welt Rdw |
| | Ghosts and goblins are not of this world. |
| not of this world adj | ([sb]; engrossed by spiritual matters) | nicht von dieser Welt Rdw |
| | Ruth is not of this world, and refuses to compromise her religious convictions. |
Old World,
Old-World n as adj | historical (relating to Europe, Africa, and Asia) | Alte Welt Nf |
old-world,
Old World,
olde-worlde adj | (quaint, old-fashioned) (informell, abwertend) | altbacken Adj |
| | | altmodisch Adj |
old-world,
Old World adj | (of ancient times) | altertümlich Adj |
feel on top of the world,
be on top of the world expr | figurative (be very happy) | der glücklichste Mensch der Welt sein Rdw |
| | | Bäume ausreißen können Rdw |
| | | überglücklich sein Adj + Vi |
| | The day his daughter was born, the new father felt on top of the world. |
| out of this world adj | dated, slang (excellent) (ugs) | nicht von dieser Welt Rdw |
| | The pizza at that shop is out of this world! |
| real world n | (reality) | echte Welt Adj + Nf |
| | | Realität Nf |
| | | wahre Leben Adj + Nn |
| | People are less friendly in the real world than they are on the internet. |
| roof of the world n | figurative (Himalayas) (übertragen) | Dach der Welt Rdw |
the Second World War,
World War II n | (international conflict of 1939-1945) | Zweiter Weltkrieg En |
| | The Second World War began on 3rd September 1939. |
| the Seven Wonders of the World npl | (ancient monuments) | Sieben Weltwunder En |
small world,
it is a small world expr | (expression of surprise) | kleine Welt Adj + Nf |
| | | die Welt ist klein Rdw |
| | You know John? So do I—he's my cousin's boyfriend; small world! |
| take the world by storm v expr | figurative (be a sudden success) | einschlagen wie eine Bombe Rdw |
| think the world of [sb] v expr | informal (adore or admire greatly) | das Leben sein Rdw |
| | | alles für jmdn sein Rdw |
| | He thinks the world of his children. |
| | Seine Kinder sind sein Leben. |
| the Third World n | dated, offensive (poor, developing countries) | Dritte Welt Nf |
| Anmerkung: The expression "the developing world" is preferred. |
| | People in rich countries don't do enough to help people in the Third World. |
Third World,
Third-World n as adj | dated, offensive (of, in developing countries) | Dritte-Welt- Präf |
| Anmerkung: A hyphen may be used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
Third-World country,
third-world country n | (nation: poor, developing) | Entwicklungsland Nn |
| | | Dritte-Welt-Land Rdw |
| Welcome to my world! interj | informal, figurative (expressing familiarity with an experience) | Willkommen im Club Int |
| WHO n | initialism (World Health Organization) | Weltgesundheitsorganisation Nf |
| | | WHO Nf |
| | The WHO recommends that you eat vegetables. |
| | Die Weltgesundheitsorganisation empfiehlt, dass man Gemüse isst. |
work world,
world of work n | (employment) | Arbeitswelt, Berufswelt Nf |
| world championship n | (sport: top competition) | Weltmeisterschaft Nf |
| World Cup n | (soccer championship) | Weltmeisterschaft Nf |
| | The 2014 World Cup was held in Brazil. |
| | Die Weltmeisterschaft 2014 fand in Brasilien statt. |
world famous,
world-famous adj | (known everywhere) | weltberühmt Adj |
| | | allseits bekannt Adv + Adj |
| Anmerkung: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun |
| | Amsterdam is world famous for its canals and coffee shops. |
| | The Eiffel Tower is a world-famous monument. |
| World Health Organization n | (UN agency) | Weltgesundheitsorganisation Nf |
| world heritage n | (preservation of culture) | Welterbe, Weltkulturerbe Nn |
| | | Kulturerbe Nn |
| | Stonehenge is a World Heritage site. |
| | Stonehenge ist ein Weltkulturerbe. |
| world history n | (past events around the world) | Weltgeschichte Nf |
| | I'm currently reading a book about medieval times, an important period in world history. |
| world hunger n | (famine around the world) | Hunger in der Welt, Hunger auf der Welt Rdw |
| | | Hungersnot auf der Welt Rdw |
| world map n | (map of the Earth) | Weltkarte Nf |
| world of [sth] n | figurative (great amount of [sth]) (übertragen) | Welten Npl |
| | There is a world of difference between their politics. |
| | Es liegen Welten zwischen ihren politischen Auffassungen. |
| world peace n | (end to all armed conflict) | Weltfrieden Nm |
| | | globaler Frieden Adj + Nm |
| world premiere n | (first showing: of a film, etc.) | Weltpremiere Nf |
| world record n | (international best) | Weltrekord Nm |
| | Roger Bannister set a world record by running a mile in under four minutes. |
| World Series n | (baseball championship) (Anglizismus) | World Series Npl |
| | The New York Yankees won the 2009 World Series. |
| World Trade Center n | US (New York: business district) | World Trade Center En |
world view,
worldview,
world-view n | (outlook, ethos) | Weltbild Nn |
| | | Weltansicht Nf |
| | His worldview's much more optimistic than mine. |
| world war n | (large-scale international conflict) | Weltkrieg Nm |
| | Government officials are doing all they can to prevent a world war. |
| the World Wide Web n | (internet, the Net) | Internet Nn |
| | | Netz Nn |
| | (Anglizismus) | World Wide Web Nn |
| | The World Wide Web was developed as a way of sharing research papers. |
| | Das Internet wurde für den Austausch von Facharbeiten entwickelt. |
| world-class adj | (of highest quality) | weltklasse Adj |
| | (formell) | rennomiert Adj |
| | | weltweit angesehen Adv + V Part Perf |
| | Itzhak Perlman is a world-class violinist. |
world-renowned,
world renowned adj | (famous all over the world) | weltbekannt Adj |
| | | weltberühmt Adj |
| | (gehoben) | weltweit renommiert Adj + Adj |
| Anmerkung: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
| world-weary adj | (tired of the world) | das Leben satt haben VP |
| | | keine Lust mehr auf die Welt haben VP |
| | | der Welt überdrüssig sein VP |
worldwide,
also UK: world-wide adj | (spanning the world) | weltweit Adj |
| | | global Adj |
| | The worldwide shortage of rare metals is a threat to manufacturing. |
| | Die weltweite Lagerung von seltenen Metallen ist eine Bedrohung für die Herstellung. |
worldwide,
also UK: world-wide adv | (all over the world) | auf der ganzen Welt Rdw |
| | | weltweit Adv |
| | Gus has travelled worldwide and has friends everywhere. |
| | Gus ist um die ganze Welt gereist und hat überall Freunde. |
| WTO n | initialism (World Trade Organization) (Abk, Anglizismus) | WTO En |
| | | Welthandelsorganisation Nf |
| | Trade Ministers from the 149 member states of the WTO met in Hong Kong. |
| WWF n | initialism (World Wide Fund for Nature) (Abk, Anglizismus) | WWF Nm |
| | (Anglizismus) | World Wide Fund for Nature Nm |
| Anmerkung: The organization continues to be known as the World Wildlife Fund in the US and Canada, but is now the World Wide Fund for Nature outside North America. |
| WWI n | abbreviation (World War One) | Erste Weltkrieg En |
| WWII n | abbreviation (World War Two) | Zweiter Weltkrieg En |
www,
WWW n | written, initialism (World Wide Web) (Abkürzung) | www Rdw |
| | Tim Berners-Lee was the inventor of the WWW. |