This is the 12486th most frequent German word.
wm
"WM" in German stands for "Weltmeisterschaft," meaning "World Championship" in English.
Here, 'WM' refers again to the 'World Cup' and showcases it in a context of public enthusiasm and preparation for the event.
Viele Menschen bereiten sich auf die WM vor, indem sie Tickets kaufen und Fanartikel besorgen.
Many people prepare for the World Cup by purchasing tickets and fan merchandise.
In this sentence, 'WM' is used in the context of discussing games within the World Cup, highlighting watching the event as an activity.
Ich habe die WM-Spiele letzte Nacht im Fernsehen gesehen.
I watched the World Cup games on television last night.
In this sentence, 'WM' stands for 'Weltmeisterschaft', translated as 'World Cup'. This abbreviation is used in a formal sports context, such as international competitions.