Wette
bet
The German word 'Wette' is used to express the act of betting or wagering, just like its English counterpart 'bet'. It can be used in various contexts, such as betting on sports games, making a wager with a friend, or even in a more abstract sense, like taking a risk or making a prediction.
Example sentences using: Wette
Ich wette, du kannst das nicht.
I bet you can't do it.
This phrase is usually used when challenging someone or expressing disbelief in someone's ability to perform a certain activity or task.
Die Wette gilt!
The bet is on!
Interesting German idiom. Germans usually say this when they accept a bet or want to confirm that the bet is officially agreed upon.
Er hat die Wette verloren.
He lost the bet.
This is a straightforward sentence, which simply states that someone has not won a bet. You would use this when discussing the outcome of a bet.