In German
W
Meaning: the letter W, pronounced "vay"
Example sentences
WwieWasser.
W as in Wasser (water).
DasWasseristkalt.
The water is cold.
Grammar note
German “W” is named “vay” and is pronounced like English “V” — “Wasser” (water) sounds like “Vasser”, never like the English “W” in “water”.
Common mistake
Don't pronounce German “W” like the English “W” — it's always a “v” sound, so “Wein” (wine) sounds like “Vine”, not like English “wine”.
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
Does German “W” sound like English “W”?
No — it sounds like English “V”.
What word is used to demonstrate “W”?
“Wasser” (water).