English–German

“world heritage site” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌvɛltkʊlˈtuːɐ̯ɛʁbə/

Example

Das Schloss wurde 1990 zum Weltkulturerbe erklärt.

The castle was declared a World Heritage site in 1990.

Illustration for Weltkulturerbe (world heritage site)

How to say “world heritage site” in German

“World heritage site” in German is Weltkulturerbe.

A culturally important site placed on an international list so that its value and protection extend beyond one country.

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

Example sentences with Weltkulturerbe

Die Höhle wurde 2005 ins UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe aufgenommen.

The cave was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2005.

Tips for using Weltkulturerbe

  • Weltkulturerbe is a neuter noun, so standard forms include das Weltkulturerbe and zum Weltkulturerbe.

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