German word

Art

Pronunciation

IPA/aːɐ̯t/

Meaning

  • feminine nounkind

Example

In diesem Laden gibt es viele Arten von Brot.

There are many kinds of bread in this shop.

Illustration for Art (kind)

More examples

Das ist keine Art von Kritik.

That isn't a kind of criticism.

Core concept

A labeled group of similar things, or the recognizable pattern that guides how something is done.

Common phrases

  • eine Art von

    a kind of

  • in dieser Art

    in this way

Similar words

Sorte: A particular product variety with similar qualities or flavor.
Variante: A separate version with minor changes from the original.
Typ: A typical form identified by its structure or qualities.
Kategorie: A category that separates items or topics by classification.

Definition in German

Art bezeichnet die Zugehörigkeit zu einer bestimmten Klasse von Dingen sowie die Weise oder Methode, in der etwas geschieht.

Word origin

Art is an inherited Germanic noun that developed from an older sense of character or manner to include a kind or class.

Usage tips

  • The feminine noun is die Art, with the plural die Arten; English art usually means creative work, not kind or manner.

Other meanings

  • waynoun
  • naturenoun
  • stylenoun

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