NOUN

Kultur/kʊlˈtuːɐ̯/culture; civilization; cultivation

Kultur is a German noun that means culture, civilization, or cultivation. It is pronounced /kʊlˈtuːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Kulturen".

Definitions

1.the customs, ideas, art, and social behavior of a society or group(society; anthropology)

a.distinct group identity and heritage

Viele Länder haben ganz unterschiedliche Kulturen.Many countries have very different cultures.

2.the cultivation of bacteria, cells, or tissue in a laboratory(biology; science)

a.growth of microorganisms

Die Kulturen im Labor werden regelmäßig überprüft.The cultures in the laboratory are checked regularly.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Kulturdie Kulturen
Genitiveder Kulturder Kulturen
Dativeder Kulturden Kulturen
Accusativedie Kulturdie Kulturen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Kultur" mean in English?
"Kultur" means culture, civilization, or cultivation. 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.

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