NOUN

Volk/fɔlk/people; nation; ethnic group

Volk is a German noun that means people, nation, or ethnic group. It is pronounced /fɔlk/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Völker".

Definitions

1.a group of people belonging to the same nation or culture(society)

a.the citizens of a particular country

Die Völker Europas arbeiten zusammen.The peoples of Europe work together.

b.an ethnic group with a shared language and traditions

Viele Völker Afrikas sprechen mehrere Sprachen.Many peoples of Africa speak several languages.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Volkdie Völker
Genitivedes Volksder Völker
Dativedem Volkden Völkern
Accusativedas Volkdie Völker

Frequently asked questions

What does "Volk" mean in English?
"Volk" means people, nation, or ethnic group. 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.

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