English–German

“bet” in German

German

Alsowetten

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɛtə/

Example

Ich mache eine Wette mit dir.

I'm making a bet with you.

Illustration for Wette (bet)

How to say “bet” in German

“Bet” in German is Wette.

A wager sits between two predictions about what will happen, waiting for the result that awards it to the correct predictor.

Full entry for Wette: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Wette

Er setzte auf das Pferd und gewann die Wette.

He bet on the horse and won the bet.

Tips for using Wette

  • The usual verb pattern is auf etwas wetten, with auf taking the accusative for the object of the wager.

Other German words for “bet”

Ich wette, dass sie das Spiel gewinnt.

I bet that she will win the game.

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