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cultural asset
An object, a place, or an intangible creation (such as a tradition) that is regarded as a valuable part of a society's cultural heritage and considered worth preserving.
Der Kölner Dom ist ein schützenswertes Kulturgut von Weltrang.
Cologne Cathedral is a cultural asset of global importance that is worthy of protection.
The word is made up of 'die Kultur' (culture) and 'das Gut' (asset/good). Here, 'Gut' does not mean 'good' as opposed to 'bad', but rather 'property' or 'valuable object'. A 'Kulturgut' is therefore a 'cultural asset'.
Alte Bücher können ein wertvolles Kulturgut sein.
Old books can be a valuable cultural asset.
Common adjectives are 'wertvolles' (valuable), 'nationales' (national), or 'schützenswertes' (worthy of protection) with 'Kulturgut' (cultural asset). Typical verbs are 'bewahren' (to preserve), 'schützen' (to protect), and 'erhalten' (to maintain/preserve).
Es ist unsere Aufgabe, diese nationalen Kulturgüter zu bewahren.
It is our task to preserve these national cultural assets.
The term can refer to tangible things such as buildings, works of art, or books. But it can also describe intangible things such as traditions, languages, or music.
Die deutsche Sprache ist ein wichtiges immaterielles Kulturgut.
The German language is an important intangible cultural asset.
cultural heritage
Kulturgut (cultural asset) refers to a single object, place, or tradition worth preserving. Kulturerbe (cultural heritage), by contrast, refers to the cultural legacy passed down by a society or community as a whole. An individual Kulturgut can therefore be part of a larger Kulturerbe.
Die alte Handschrift ist ein wertvolles Kulturgut der Region.
The old manuscript is a valuable cultural asset of the region.
Alte Handschriften und andere historische Zeugnisse gehören zum Kulturerbe der Region.
Old manuscripts and other historical artifacts are part of the region's cultural heritage.
