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“avant-garde” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈvɑ̃ːgaʁdə/

Example

Die Avantgarde setzt neue Trends.

The avant-garde sets new trends.

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How to say “avant-garde” in German

“Avant-garde” in German is Avantgarde.

A small group stands at the front of cultural change, trying forms that later influence the wider field.

Full entry for Avantgarde: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Avantgarde

In der Avantgarde entstehen oft radikale Formen.

Radical forms often emerge in the avant-garde.

Tips for using Avantgarde

  • Avantgarde is a feminine German noun, so the standard article is die: die Avantgarde.

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