English–German
“guild” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/tsʊnft/
Example
Im Mittelalter spielten die Zünfte eine wichtige Rolle.
In the Middle Ages, guilds played an important role.
How to say “guild” in German
“Guild” in German is Zunft.
A community of people in one craft, joined by shared standards and a regulated path from apprentice to master.
Example sentences with Zunft
Heute existieren noch einige Zünfte, die regionale Handwerksmessen organisieren.
Today, a few guilds still exist that organize regional craft fairs.
Tips for using Zunft
- Zunft is feminine, with the plural Zünfte and the dative plural den Zünften.