Translation of German word "Hochkultur" to English
dieHochkultur
Meaning
NounThe artistic entertainment and material artifacts associated with a society's aristocracy or most learned members, usually requiring significant education to be appreciated or highly skilled labor to be produced.
How to use
Hochkultur ('high culture / advanced civilization') is a feminine noun: die Hochkultur (plural: die Hochkulturen). Used in history to refer to developed ancient states or in sociology for elite arts.
🇬🇧 English
high culture
Example
Die alten Ägypter schufen eine faszinierende Hochkultur entlang des Nils.
The ancient Egyptians created a fascinating high culture along the Nile.
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Common phrases
- eine alte Hochkultur— an ancient high culture
- die Hochkultur der Antike— the high culture of antiquity
- eine blühende Hochkultur— a flourishing high culture
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What is the definition of the German word "die Hochkultur"?▼
The German word "die Hochkultur" is defined as: "The artistic entertainment and material artifacts associated with a society's aristocracy or most learned members, usually requiring significant education to be appreciated or highly skilled labor to be produced."
What does the German word "die Hochkultur" mean?▼
The German word "die Hochkultur" means "high culture" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich benutze oft das Wort „Hochkultur" im Alltag." (which translates as "The ancient Egyptians created a fascinating high culture along the Nile.").
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