NOUN
dasVolk/fɔlk/people; nation; ethnic group
Volk is a German noun that means people, nation, or ethnic group. It is pronounced /fɔlk/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Völker".
Definitions
1.a group of people belonging to the same nation or culture(society)
a.the citizens of a particular country
Die Völker Europas arbeiten zusammen.—The peoples of Europe work together.
b.an ethnic group with a shared language and traditions
Viele Völker Afrikas sprechen mehrere Sprachen.—Many peoples of Africa speak several languages.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Volk | die Völker |
| Genitive | des Volks | der Völker |
| Dative | dem Volk | den Völkern |
| Accusative | das Volk | die Völker |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Volk" mean in English?
- "Volk" means people, nation, or ethnic group. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Volk"?
- "Volk" is pronounced /fɔlk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Volk" der, die, or das?
- "Volk" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Volk"?
- The plural of "Volk" is "Völker".
- What part of speech is "Volk"?
- "Volk" is a noun in German.
