die Werft

1.

the shipyard

(It's a relative of "werben" and originally referred to a place where people are busy and run around. Like a workshop. Later, it narrowed to shipbuilding for ... reasons, I guess.)

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

Werft has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the shipyard.

What is the gender of 'Werft'?

die

What is the plural of 'Werft'?

die Werften

What is 'Werft' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'Werft'?

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