How to pronounce "wanke" in German
ˈvaŋkən
WAN·ke
Primary stress: wan
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000 türkischstämmige bürger hat sieht wanke check ist einer von ihnen
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2 clipsThe German word “wanke” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈvaŋkən. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (wan · ke), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (wan). Grammatically, “wanke” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic German video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “wanke” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from DW Deutsch.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇩🇪 DEDW DeutschClip #1 · @0:10
“über zwölf millionen touristen im vergangenen jahr unter ihnen so gut wie kein besucher aus der türkei obwohl berlin über 200. 000 türkischstämmige bürger hat sieht wanke check ist einer von ihnen bürger hat sieht wanke check ist einer von ihnen”
Definition & Meaning: “wanke”
- to sway, waver (swing slowly, usually such that there is danger of fall or collapse)
- inflection of wanken:
- first-person singular present
Example Sentences (2)
- “Der Boxer wankte, fiel aber nicht.”
- “kein besucher aus der türkei obwohl berlin über 200. 000 türkischstämmige bürger hat sieht wanke check ist einer von ihnen”
Pronounce: “wanke”
- Syllables:
- wan · ke
- Primary stress:
- wan
- IPA:
- ˈvaŋkən
- Hear it in context
- wanke
Frequently asked questions about wanke
How do you pronounce “wanke” in German?
“wanke” is pronounced ⁄ˈvaŋkən⁄ in German. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.
What does “wanke” mean?
“wanke” means: to sway, waver (swing slowly, usually such that there is danger of fall or collapse)