🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Wette

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈvɛtə

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Betting/ˈbɛt.ɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Er setzt gerne auf Fußballspiele."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of risking money or valuables on the outcome of a game, race, or other event.

    "He enjoys betting on horse races every weekend."
  2. 2

    A specific wager or stake placed on an event.

    "Her betting on the football match paid off when her team won."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'betting' originates from the Old English 'bætan', meaning to stake or wager. It evolved through Middle English as 'betten', reflecting the practice of wagering on uncertain outcomes, particularly in games and sports.

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