NOUN
Volk/fɔlk/people; nation; folk
Volk is a German noun that means people, nation, or folk. It is pronounced /fɔlk/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Völker".
Definitions
1.the group of people forming a community or nation(collective group)
a.the inhabitants of a country considered collectively as a nation
Das Volk wählte einen neuen Präsidenten.—The people elected a new president.
b.a specific ethnic or cultural community
Das deutsche Volk hat eine lange Geschichte.—The German people have a long history.
2.the ordinary or common people, as opposed to rulers or elites(folk/ordinary people)
a.everyday people or the general population
Das Volk protestierte gegen die hohen Preise.—The people protested against the high prices.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Volk | die Völker |
| Genitive | des Volks | der Völker |
| Dative | dem Volk | den Völkern |
| Accusative | das Volk | die Völker |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Volk" mean in English?
- "Volk" means people, nation, or folk. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Volk"?
- "Volk" is pronounced /fɔlk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Volk" der, die, or das?
- "Volk" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Volk"?
- The plural of "Volk" is "Völker".
- What part of speech is "Volk"?
- "Volk" is a noun in German.
