No. 4,064 in German
world
The German word for "world" is "Welt," meaning the Earth, its inhabitants, and everything existing on it.
In a sentence
Die Welt ist groß und faszinierend.
The world is large and fascinating.
Here, 'Welt' is used as a noun referring to the physical and conceptual totality of the Earth and the human experience.
Es gibt viele Welten in der Wissenschaft-Fiktion.
There are many worlds in science fiction.
In this sentence, 'Welten' is the plural form of 'Welt,' demonstrating its usage in fictional or conceptual scopes.
Die digitale Welt verändert sich schnell.
The digital world is changing rapidly.
Here, 'Welt' is used metaphorically to denote a domain or environment, specifically the digital domain.
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