German word

wetten

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɛtn̩/

Meaning

  • verbbet

Example

Ich wette, dass sie das Spiel gewinnt.

I bet that she will win the game.

Illustration for wetten (bet)

More examples

Viele Fans wetten auf einen Außenseiter.

Many fans bet on an underdog.

Core concept

A prediction becomes a personal challenge: one outcome is treated as so likely that being wrong carries a wager-like risk.

Common phrases

  • auf einen Außenseiter wetten

    bet on an underdog

  • darauf wetten

    bet on it

Similar words

setzen: To put a chosen sum of money on a particular outcome in a wager.
tippen: To guess and state which outcome is expected.
zocken: To gamble for money or play games with something at stake.
vermuten: To believe something is true despite limited supporting evidence.

Definition in German

Auf den Ausgang setzen und dafür Geld oder etwas riskieren; in der Umgangssprache: etwas für sehr wahrscheinlich halten

Word origin

Wetten developed from the same Germanic root as Wette and retains the noun's connection with a wager or pledge.

Usage tips

  • Ich wette, dass ... often emphasizes confidence in a prediction without requiring an actual payment or formal bet.

Related words

  • die Wettebetnoun
  • die Wettquotebetting oddsnoun
  • der Wettanbieterbookmakernoun

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