Category: Culture & SocietyPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
Kultur
/Kultur/Roman
English meaning: Culture
Definition
The customs, arts, and way of life of a people.
Example
“Dansk kultur er kendt for hygge.”
In English: “Danish culture is known for hygge.”
Another example: “Man lærer meget om et lands kultur gennem maden.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A neutral noun meaning culture, covering both arts/civilization and the customs of a group; used in everyday, educational and intellectual contexts. Can also mean a bacterial/cell culture in science.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
Derived from the Latin word 'cultura', meaning 'cultivation', 'kultur' entered Danish during the Renaissance to signify the cultivation of arts and societal norms.
Common Collocations
- dansk kultur
- kultur og historie
- en rig kultur
- kultur og samfund
- fremmed kultur
Word Forms
en kultur; flertal: kulturer; bestemt: kulturen / kulturerne
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