gewahr

Gewahr is a German word that translates to "aware" or "conscious" in English. It is derived from the Old High German "gewære" and the Proto-Germanic "gawairiz," both meaning "aware" or "conscious." The word is an adjective and can be used to describe someone who is aware of a situation, fact, or feeling. For example, "Sie ist gewahr ihrer Verantwortung" translates to "She is aware of her responsibility." Gewahr can also be used as a verb, meaning "to become aware" or "to make aware." In this context, it is often used in the passive voice, such as "Er wurde gewahr, dass er sich geirrt hatte" which means "He became aware that he had made a mistake." The word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts in German. It is important to note that the spelling of gewahr can vary slightly depending on the region, with "gewahr" being the more common spelling in standard German.