kulturell
cultural
Relating to culture; connected with the totality of the intellectual, artistic, and creative achievements of a society.
EXAMPLE
Berlin bietet ein reiches kulturelles Programm.
Berlin offers a rich cultural program.
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Word family
'Kulturell' (cultural) is the adjective for the noun 'die Kultur' (culture). The ending '-ell' is often used to form adjectives from nouns.
EXAMPLE
Die Kultur des Landes ist sehr vielfältig.
The culture of the country is very diverse.
Typical collocations
The adjective 'kulturell' (cultural) is often combined with abstract nouns. Common combinations are 'kulturelle Unterschiede' (cultural differences), 'kulturelles Erbe' (cultural heritage), 'kultureller Hintergrund' (cultural background), or 'kulturelle Veranstaltung' (cultural event).
EXAMPLE
Für die Integration ist das Verständnis für kulturelle Unterschiede wichtig.
Understanding cultural differences is important for integration.
Use as an adverb
'Kulturell' (culturally) can also be used as an adverb to modify a verb or an entire sentence. In this function, it is not declined.
EXAMPLE
Die Stadt hat kulturell sehr viel zu bieten.
The city has a great deal to offer culturally.
Compare with
kulturell vs kultiviert
cultured / cultivated
Kulturell expresses only a connection with culture, art, or a society’s cultural achievements. Kultiviert, by contrast, describes an educated person with good manners and refined taste. Use kulturell for interests or offerings; use kultiviert for a person’s education and manner.
kulturell
Nora nimmt aktiv am kulturellen Leben der Stadt teil.
Nora takes an active part in the city’s cultural life.
kultiviert
Nora wirkt durch ihre Bildung und höflichen Umgangsformen kultiviert.
Nora comes across as cultured because of her education and polite manners.
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