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How do you say "worm" in German?
der Wurm
In German, "worm" is der Wurm.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'VOORM', rhyming roughly with the English word 'worm' but with a 'v' sound at the start.
Grammar notes
der Wurm is masculine. Plural: der Würmer.
Example sentence
Ein Wurm wand sich durch den feuchten Boden.
A worm wriggled through the damp soil.
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How to remember der Wurm
It's a near match for the English word, just said with a German 'w' as 'v' — swap the sound and you already know it.
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Questions about der Wurm
How do you say "worm" in German?
In German, "worm" is der Wurm. It is a noun.
Is der Wurm masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Wurm is masculine. Plural: der Würmer.
How is der Wurm used in a sentence?
Use der Wurm as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ein Wurm wand sich durch den feuchten Boden. (A worm wriggled through the damp soil.).
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