Kultur/kʊlˈtuːɐ̯/culture; civilization
Kultur is a German noun that means culture or civilization. It is pronounced /kʊlˈtuːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Kulturen".
Definitions
1.totality of typical customs, achievements and values of a society or group(gesellschaft)
a.societal way of life and values
Die Kultur eines Landes spiegelt sich in seiner Kunst und Literatur wider.—The culture of a country is reflected in its art and literature.
2.state of development of a society, especially in art, science, and education(bildung, zivilisation)
a.level of civilizational or educational achievement
Das antike Griechenland war eine Hochburg der Kultur.—Ancient Greece was a stronghold of culture.
3.cultivation of cells or microorganisms(biologie)
a.growth and maintenance of organisms under controlled conditions
Die Bakterienkultur wurde im Labor untersucht.—The bacterial culture was studied in the laboratory.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Kultur | die Kulturen |
| Genitive | der Kultur | der Kulturen |
| Dative | der Kultur | den Kulturen |
| Accusative | die Kultur | die Kulturen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kultur" mean in English?
- "Kultur" means culture or civilization. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kultur"?
- "Kultur" is pronounced /kʊlˈtuːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kultur" der, die, or das?
- "Kultur" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Kultur"?
- The plural of "Kultur" is "Kulturen".
- What part of speech is "Kultur"?
- "Kultur" is a noun in German.
