Art
Meaning and Usage
"Art" can mean "kind," "type," "sort," or "manner" in German, and it is often used to categorize or describe something.
Linguistic Analysis
The word has its roots in Middle High German and comes from the Latin "ars" (meaning "art" or "skill"), which later evolved to include the sense of "manner" or "kind" in German.
Comparisons between German and English
"Art" shares the same core meaning in German as in English, denoting a specific kind, type, or manner of something.
Example Sentences
- Diese Art von Pflanze braucht viel Sonne. (This kind of plant needs a lot of sun.)
- Auf welche Art und Weise können wir das Problem lösen? (In what way can we solve the problem?)
Memory Tips
Associate "Art" with the English word "kind" or "type" to remember its meaning and usage.
Additional Vocabulary
Synonyms: Sorte (sort), Typ (type), Weise (way) Antonyms: Unart (misbehavior), Ungleichartigkeit (heterogeneity)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
Gender: feminine Plural: die Arten