This is the 909th most frequent German word.
werke
"Werke" means "works" (as in creations, pieces, or factories, depending on context).
The word 'Werke' here refers to the literary works (e.g. books, poetry) created by Goethe.
Die Werke von Goethe sind weltberühmt.
The works of Goethe are world-famous.
The word 'Werke' here refers to tasks, projects, or operations being carried out in a factory setting.
In der Fabrik arbeiten viele Maschinen an verschiedenen Werken.
In the factory, many machines are working on different projects.
The word 'Werke' in this situation conveys the concept of acts of kindness or charitable deeds performed by the organization.