How to Say ‘Who are you supporting at the World Cup?’ in German
Wen unterstützt du bei der WM?
vain oon-ter-shtootst doo bye dair veh-em
[vain oon-ter-shtootst doo bye dair veh-em]
💬 Usage Tip: Great ready-made question. You can swap in another event too: "bei der EM?"
🇩🇪 In Germany: People in Germany may support Germany first, but many also choose a second favorite team.
Phrase Breakdown
Wen
[vain]
who(m)
"Wen" asks who receives the action of support.
Wen unterstützt du bei großen Turnieren?
Who do you support at big tournaments?
unterstützt
[oon-ter-shtootst]
support
"unterstützt" is from "unterstützen," meaning "to support."
Wen unterstützt du, wenn England spielt?
Who do you support when England plays?
du
[doo]
you
"du" means "you" in an informal singular way.
Wen unterstützt du bei der nächsten WM?
Who are you supporting at the next World Cup?
bei
[bye]
at / during
"bei" means "at" or "during" in this context.
Bei der WM jubeln die Fans laut.
During the World Cup the fans cheer loudly.
der
[dair]
the
"der" is the dative feminine article after "bei."
Bei der WM ist der Druck hoch.
During the World Cup the pressure is high.
WM
[veh-em]
World Cup
"WM" is a short form for the football world championship.
Die WM ist für viele Fans das größte Turnier.
The World Cup is the biggest tournament for many fans.
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