dwds
Berlin-Brandenburg Academy
About this app
- Age 10
- Updated Feb 17, 2025
- OS IOS
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DWDS is a professional German dictionary and language reference app designed for learners, translators, and researchers. It delivers authoritative definitions, clear usage examples, and rich lexical data to help you understand, learn, and use German with confidence. With fast, precise search and a clean, distraction-free interface, it is ideal for study, writing, and academic work.
Core features
- Comprehensive entries with definitions, parts of speech, example sentences, synonyms, collocations, and etymology
- Smart search that recognizes lemmas and inflected forms, supports autocomplete and wildcard search
- Helpful tools including audio pronunciation, cross-references, Favorites, and search History
Why it stands out
- Corpus-informed, reliable content suited for serious language learning and research
- Fast and accurate search that saves time during study and translation
- Intuitive design optimized for education and reference use cases
Keywords: German dictionary app, language learning, German vocabulary, pronunciation, conjugation, etymology, reference for students and translators
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How to use:
1. Download and open the app, then choose your interface preferences in Settings.
2. Type a German word or paste text into the search bar; use autocomplete or wildcard to refine your query.
3. Tap a result to view definitions, usage examples, synonyms, collocations, pronunciation, and inflection tables.
4. Add important words to Favorites, copy or share citations, and revisit recent lookups in History.
5. Customize your experience by adjusting font size, pronunciation options, and content display to fit your study needs.