das Volk, ¨-er
people
Eine große Gruppe von Menschen, die in einem Land leben, dieselbe Sprache sprechen und oft eine gemeinsame Kultur haben.
The German word "Volk" is a noun meaning "people" or "nation". It refers to a group of people sharing common ethnicity, culture, language, or history.
- Root word: Volk itself, no prefixes.
- Meaning: people, nation, or folk.
Similar words:
- Bevölkerung (population)
- Nation (nation)
- Gemeinschaft (community)
Differences:
- Volk often emphasizes ethnic or cultural identity.
- Bevölkerung refers more neutrally to inhabitants of an area.
- Nation implies a political or sovereign entity.
- Gemeinschaft is a broader term for any community or group.
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Examples
Das Volk versammelt sich im Park.noun
The people are gathering in the park.
Das Volk spricht darüber gerne.noun
The people like to talk about it.
Unser Volk feiert im Sommer.noun
Our people celebrate in the summer.
Ein Volk feiert heute seine Traditionen.noun
A people celebrates its traditions today.
Die Völker in Europa leben friedlich zusammen.noun
The peoples in Europe live together peacefully.
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