die Art

Plural: die Arten
Based on: *ar(ə)-
Goethe B1 Noun #37 Noun
  1. the kind, the way
  2. the species
1.

the kind, the way

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  • Es gibt verschiedene Arten von Intelligenz.
  • There are different kinds/types of intelligence.
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2.

the species

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English ‘art’ vs German ‘Art’ – False Friends Explained

A fun look at the meaning of the German words "die Art" and "die Kunst" and why only the second one actually means art.

Vocab: die Art, die Tonart, die Tierart, artgerecht, artig, eigenartig, die Kunst, künstlich, der Künstler

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How many meanings does the German word 'Art' have?

Art has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the kind, the way, 2. the species.

What is the gender of 'Art'?

die

What is the plural of 'Art'?

die Arten

What is 'Art' related to?

The word 'Art' is related to *ar(ə)-.

Where can I learn more about 'Art'?

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English ‘art’ vs German ‘Art’ – False Friends Explained
A fun look at the meaning of the German words "die Art" and "die Kunst" and why only the second one actually means art.
Vocab: die Art, die Tonart, die Tierart, artgerecht, artig, eigenartig, die Kunst, künstlich, der Künstler
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