Wette

Wette is a German noun that denotes a wager or bet. The feminine singular form is die Wette, and the plural is Wetten. In addition to the noun, the term exists as the verb wette(n), meaning to bet. A Wette typically involves a stake and a disputed outcome between two or more parties.

The word Wette is derived from the verb wetten (to wager) and has medieval roots in German-speaking regions. As a grammatical unit, it is a feminine noun: die Wette in the singular, with der Wette in the genitive and der Wette in the dative; the plural form for more than one bet is Wetten.

Usage of the term covers everyday language and formal contexts. Common phrases include eine Wette abschließen (to place a bet), eine Wette gewinnen (to win a bet), and eine Wette verlieren (to lose a bet). In culture and media, wagers may appear as plot devices, challenges, or audience engagement mechanisms surrounding uncertain outcomes.

Wette is also a surname found in German-speaking areas. In addition to personal names, the element Wette can appear in toponymy as part of place names or geographic descriptors in some regions.

Wette should not be confused with Wetter, a different German word meaning weather. While related in spelling, they refer to distinct concepts and have separate uses in language.