Purismus
derNounpurism
English translations
- 01
purism
Word details
- German meaning
- Das Bestreben, eine Sprache von fremden Einflüssen frei zu halten oder zu reinigen.
- English meaning
- Purism
- Synonym
- Reinheitsstreben
- German example
- Der Purismus in der Sprachpflege ist nicht unumstritten.
- English example
- Purism in language maintenance is controversial.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Purismus
- Plural Form
- die Purismen
Related words
- Sprachpurismus
purism
- Sprachpurismus
Linguistic purism refers to the effort to purify a language of foreign influences and to promote the use of traditional forms considered correct.
Example sentences with “Purismus”
Der Sprachpurismus wird oft debattiert. (Linguistic purism is often debated.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Purismus?
The plural is 'Purismen'. It is a masculine noun (der Purismus).