English–German
“literature” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/lɪtəʁaˈtuːɐ̯/
Example
Ich interessiere mich für verschiedene Literaturen.
I'm interested in various kinds of literature.
How to say “literature” in German
“Literature” in German is Literatur.
A broad library holding stories, poems, and research works as parts of a larger written world.
Example sentences with Literatur
Im Seminar lesen wir oft deutsche Literatur.
In the seminar, we often read German literature.
Tips for using Literatur
- Literatur is usually a mass noun in German, while the plural Literaturen refers to distinct national, historical, or academic bodies of work.