No. 909 in German
werke
"Werke" means "works" (as in creations, pieces, or factories, depending on context).
In a sentence
Die Werke von Goethe sind weltberühmt.
The works of Goethe are world-famous.
The word 'Werke' here refers to the literary works (e.g. books, poetry) created by Goethe.
In der Fabrik arbeiten viele Maschinen an verschiedenen Werken.
In the factory, many machines are working on different projects.
The word 'Werke' here refers to tasks, projects, or operations being carried out in a factory setting.
Die sozialen Werke der Organisation helfen vielen Menschen.
The charitable works of the organization help many people.
The word 'Werke' in this situation conveys the concept of acts of kindness or charitable deeds performed by the organization.
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