Culture & Art
Explore essential German words in the "Culture & Art" category. Learn correct pronunciation, meanings, and context examples to build your vocabulary.
Vocabulary Words (35)
Kunst
art / culture
Gemälde
painting
Skulptur
sculpture
Ausstellung
exhibition
Tradition
tradition / custom
Brauch
custom
Feiertag
holiday
Denkmal
monument
Architektur
architecture
Literatur
literature
Philosophie
philosophy
Religion
religion / faith
Oper
opera
Ballett
ballet
Galerie
gallery
Dichter
poet
Künstler
artist
Komponist
composer
Volkslied
folk song
Märchen
fairy tale
Erbe
heritage
Renaissance
rebirth or revival
Zeremonie
ceremony
Kostüm
costume / suit (women's)
Festival
festival / feast
Mythos
myth
Legende
legend
Sitten
manners
Identität
identity
Dialekt
dialect / local speech
Hochkultur
high culture
Malerei
painting art
Bildhauerei
sculpture art
Dichtung
poetry
Kulturerbe
cultural heritage
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