German word

Kulturgut

Pronunciation

IPA/kʊlˈtuːɐ̯ˌguːt/

Meaning

  • neuter nouncultural asset

Example

Das Museum schützt Kulturgüter aus der Region.

The museum protects cultural assets from the region.

Illustration for Kulturgut (cultural asset)

More examples

Viele Bräuche werden als immaterielles Kulturgut anerkannt.

Many customs are recognized as intangible cultural assets.

Core concept

A carved object, traditional song, or ritual kept meaningful by a community.

Common phrases

  • immaterielles Kulturgut

    intangible cultural asset

  • bewegliches Kulturgut

    movable cultural asset

Similar words

Kulturerbe: Cultural heritage preserved across generations and protected as a public legacy.
Denkmal: A visible building, statue, or other object kept to commemorate a person or event.
Erbe: A custom or tradition passed down through families or society over time.

Definition in German

Ein Gegenstand oder ein immaterielles Element mit kulturellem Wert, das für eine Gemeinschaft bedeutsam ist.

Word origin

Kulturgut combines Kultur, meaning culture, with Gut, meaning good or property, and names a culturally valuable good.

Usage tips

  • The neuter noun uses das Kulturgut, while its plural is die Kulturgüter, with an umlaut and no plural -e ending.

Other meanings

  • cultural heritagenoun
  • cultural propertynoun

Related words

  • Kulturgutschutzcultural asset protectionnoun
  • Kulturgutpflegecultural asset conservationnoun

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