English–German

“shipyard” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/vɛɐ̯ft/

Example

Die Werften bauen viele Schiffe.

The shipyards build many ships.

Illustration for Werft (shipyard)

How to say “shipyard” in German

“Shipyard” in German is Werft.

A waterside industrial yard where a ship takes shape, receives equipment, or undergoes repair.

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

Example sentences with Werft

Die Werft wurde letztes Jahr geschlossen.

The shipyard was closed last year.

Tips for using Werft

  • Werft is feminine, so the forms are die Werft and die Werften, not a plural ending in -e or -s.

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