Volkstum

dasNoun

folk culture; ethnic identity

English translations

  1. 01

    folklore

  2. 02

    national character

  3. 03

    ethnic identity

Word details

German meaning
Die Gesamtheit der kulturellen Eigenarten eines Volkes.
English meaning
Folklore
Synonym
Tradition, Brauchtum
German example
Das Volkstum wird durch Bräuche und Traditionen geprägt.
English example
Folklore is shaped by customs and traditions.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Volkstum
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Volkstum”

  1. Das Volkstum spielt eine große Rolle in der Tradition. (Folk culture plays a big role in tradition.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Volkstum' neuter?

Yes, it is neuter (das).