Volk
dasNounpeople; nation
English translations
- 01
people
- 02
nation
- 03
folk
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Volk ist eine größere Gruppe von Menschen, die eine gemeinsame Kultur, Sprache oder Geschichte teilen.
- English meaning
- A people is a large group of people who share a common culture, language, or history.
- Synonym
- Bevölkerung, Nation
- German example
- Das deutsche Volk hat eine reiche Geschichte.
- English example
- The German people have a rich history.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Volk
- Plural Form
- die Völker
Related words
- Volkswagen
Volkswagen
- Volksbezeichnung
ethnic designation
- Volksgenosse
National comrade (historical context)
- Volksmusik
Folk music
- Volkshochschule
Adult education center
- Volksvertretung
A popular representation is a group of people elected to represent the interests of the people in a government or parliament.
- Volksschwimmhalle
Public swimming pool
- Volksherrschaft
Democracy
- Volksmarine
People's Navy (East Germany)
- Volkspartei
People's party
- Volksküche
Traditional cuisine
- Volkswirtschaftslehre
Economics
- Volkssport
national sport
- Volkstrauertag
National Day of Mourning
- volksetymologisch
Folk etymological
- Volkskunde
Folklore
- volksmäßig
Folksy
- Volksbewegung
popular movement
- Volkszählung
A census is an official count or survey of a population, typically recording details of individuals.
- Volksfeind
enemy of the people
- Volkstracht
Traditional costume is the traditional clothing of a particular region or people.
- Volksgemeinschaft
national community
- Volksrepublik
People's republic
- Volkslehre
Folklore refers to a system of beliefs, traditions, and values prevalent in a particular population group or culture.
- Volksempfänger
People's Receiver
- volkseigen
People's property
- Volkssprache
Vernacular
- Volksmund
Vernacular
- Volksentscheid
Referendum
- Volkserhebung
Popular uprising refers to an uprising or rebellion of the people against an existing government or order.
- Volksgericht
People's court
- Volkseigentum
Public property
- volkstümlich
Folkloric
- Volkspolizei
People's Police
- Volkspolizist
People's Policeman (in the GDR)
- Volkswirtschaft
Economy
- Volksstamm
tribe
- Volksarmee
People's army
- Volkskrankheit
Common disease
- Volksfest
Folk festival
- Volksverhetzung
Incitement to hatred
- Volksverräterin
A woman who is considered a traitor to her own people or nation.
- Volkstod
Demographic decline (controversial term)
- Volksverräter
Traitor is a derogatory term for a person who is seen as a betrayer of their own people or state.
- Volksabstimmung
Referendum
- Volksetymologie
Folk etymology
- Volkstum
Folklore
- Volkslied
Folk song
- Volksschule
Volksschule is the term for primary school in Germany and Austria.
Example sentences with “Volk”
Das Volk ist unzufrieden. (The people are dissatisfied.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Volk' neuter?
Yes, 'das Volk'.