adjective

interkulturell

intercultural

Beschreibt etwas, das den Austausch oder das Zusammenleben von Menschen aus verschiedenen kulturellen Hintergründen betrifft.

The German word "interkulturell" is an adjective that means "intercultural" or "cultural exchange between different cultures." It is composed of the prefix "inter-" meaning "between" or "among," and "kulturell," which is derived from "Kultur" meaning "culture." "Interkulturell" is commonly used to describe interactions, dialogues, or studies that involve multiple cultures.

Similar words include "multikulturell" (multicultural), which refers to multiple cultures coexisting, and "transkulturell" (transcultural), indicating influences and exchanges across cultures. The distinction lies in the emphasis: "interkulturell" focuses on the relations between distinct cultures, while "multikulturell" highlights diversity within a single setting, and "transkulturell" suggests a blending or transcendence of boundaries between cultures.

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Examples

Wir arbeiten in einem interkulturellen Team zusammen.adjective

We work together in an intercultural team.

Dieses Seminar fördert interkulturelle Kompetenz.adjective

This seminar promotes intercultural competence.

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