verb
to bet, to wager
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Wetten: to bet or to wager, usually with preposition 'auf' (auf etwas wetten = to bet on something). Regular weak verb, auxiliary haben, participle 'gewettet'. Non‑reflexive. Passive forms are not normally used. Common in gambling contexts; imperative: Wette!, Wettet!, Wetten!.
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Er wettete um Geld.
He bet money.
Die Kollegen wetteten, ob das Team gewinnen würde, obwohl die Chancen sehr gering waren.
The colleagues bet on whether the team would win, although the chances were very slim.
Er wettet immer große Summen, obwohl es riskant ist.
He always wagers large sums, even though it's risky.
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picture two people shaking hands over a small pile of cash with a sign 'wetten' above them
sounds like 'wet' + 'ten' — imagine ten people placing bets in the rain
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A regular (weak) verb meaning to place a bet; often used with auf + accusative (auf etwas wetten). Intransitive verb; passive voice conjugations are not applicable (no true passive because it does not take a direct object).