weise

weiser · am weisesten
Based on: *u̯id-
Goethe B1 Adjective
  1. -wise
  2. wise
1.

-wise

(very common for compounds)
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Examples
  • Bedauerlicherweise müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass sich die Lieferung verzögern kann.
  • Unfortunately (lit: in a regretting manner) we have to inform you that the delivery might be delayed.
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2.

wise

(sense of knowledge)
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  • "Ich glaub' ich nehm noch ein Bier.""Sehr weise von dir."
  • "I think I'll have another beer.""Very wise of you."
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Word of the Day – “weise”

A thorough look at the meaning of "weise" and its family and what proving has to do with hints, identity cards and wisdom. #mindblowing

Vocab: weise, weisen, der Hinweis, der Ausweis, ausweisen, abweisen, einweisen, verweisen, beweisen, der Beweis, überweisen, ausnahmsweise, -weise

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How many meanings does the German word 'weise' have?

weise has 2 distinct meanings: 1. -wise, 2. wise .

What is the comparative and superlative of 'weise'?

comparative: weiser / superlative: am weisesten

What is 'weise' related to?

The word 'weise' is related to *u̯id-.

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Word of the Day – “weise”
A thorough look at the meaning of "weise" and its family and what proving has to do with hints, identity cards and wisdom. #mindblowing
Vocab: weise, weisen, der Hinweis, der Ausweis, ausweisen, abweisen, einweisen, verweisen, beweisen, der Beweis, überweisen, ausnahmsweise, -weise
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