German word

Weltkulturerbe

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌvɛltkʊlˈtuːɐ̯ɛʁbə/

Meaning

  • neuter nounworld heritage site

Example

Das Schloss wurde 1990 zum Weltkulturerbe erklärt.

The castle was declared a World Heritage site in 1990.

Illustration for Weltkulturerbe (world heritage site)

More examples

Die Höhle wurde 2005 ins UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe aufgenommen.

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

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe

    UNESCO World Heritage

  • das Weltkulturerbe schützen

    protect the world heritage

  • ins UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe aufgenommen

    added to the UNESCO World Heritage List

Similar words

Kulturerbe: Cultural property handed down through a community's traditions and history.
Welterbe: Heritage of recognized global value that receives international protection.
Welterbestätte: A concrete place or building officially registered as world heritage.
Kulturgut: A valuable cultural item preserved and displayed by a museum or similar institution.

Definition in German

Bezeichnung für Bauwerke, Stätten oder Sammlungen mit herausragendem universellen Wert, die international registriert und unter Schutz gestellt sind

Word origin

The noun combines Welt ('world'), Kultur ('culture'), and Erbe ('heritage') into a term for internationally recognized cultural heritage.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • world cultural heritagenoun
  • UNESCO World Heritagenoun

Related words

  • Weltkulturerbestatusworld heritage statusnoun
  • Weltkulturerbestätteworld heritage sitenoun

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