Banause
derNounphilistine; boor
English translations
- 01
Philistine
- 02
boor
- 03
lout
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Person, die wenig oder kein Verständnis für Kunst, Kultur oder feine Dinge hat.
- English meaning
- Philistine
- Synonym
- Kulturmuffel, Ignorant
- German example
- Er ist ein Banause, der mit moderner Kunst nichts anfangen kann.
- English example
- He is a philistine who cannot appreciate modern art.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Banause
- Plural Form
- die Banausen
Related words
- Philister
A philistine is a person perceived as being uncultured, narrow-minded, and conventional.
Example sentences with “Banause”
Er ist ein Banause ohne Kunstverständnis. (He is a philistine without appreciation for art.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Banause masculine?
Yes, it is masculine (der). The plural is 'Banausen'.