Translation of German word "Kultur" to English
dieKultur
/ˈkuːltʊʁ/
Meaning
NounThe arts, customs, lifestyles, background, and habits that characterize humankind, or a particular society or nation.
How to use
The feminine noun Kultur ('culture') is borrowed and declines regularly (plural Kulturen). The related adjective is kulturell (cultural).
🇬🇧 English
Kultur
Example
Die Kultur der Chinesen ist sehr unterschiedlich von der Kultur der Deutschen.
The culture of the Chinese is very different from the culture of the Germans.
Ein wichtiger Aspekt der Kultur ist die Musik.
A significant aspect of culture is music.
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Common phrases
- Kulturschock— culture shock (related compound)
- fremde Kultur— foreign / alien culture
- Kulturgut— cultural asset / heritage (related)
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Frequency rank: #567 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "die Kultur"?▼
The German word "die Kultur" is defined as: "The arts, customs, lifestyles, background, and habits that characterize humankind, or a particular society or nation."
What does the German word "die Kultur" mean?▼
The German word "die Kultur" means "Kultur" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Kultur der Deutschen ist sehr reich." (which translates as "The culture of the Chinese is very different from the culture of the Germans.").
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