Kunst
/kʊnst/
The English word "art" is translated into German as Kunst.
Kunst is used to refer to art. You can use compound words related to this concept, such as Kunstwerk for artwork and Kunstgalerie for an art gallery.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Kunst is feminine and is used with the definite article die. The plural form of the word is Künste.
How do you pronounce it?
/kʊnst/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not confuse the German word Art with Kunst. In German, Art means "kind" or "type", whereas Kunst is the word for "art".
Did you know?
- The German phrase Kunststück literally translates to 'piece of art', but it is commonly used to describe a clever trick or a difficult feat.
- Because Kunst is rooted in the idea of skill, German uses the same root for 'artificial' (künstlich), which can describe something man-made or something fake.
- Because Kunst is derived from a root meaning 'knowledge', the German concept of art is historically inseparable from the idea of 'mastery' or 'expertise'.
Examples in context
- Es ist ein Kunstwerk.It's a work of art.This sentence is useful for showing how to use Kunst in the word Kunstwerk.Tatoeba #12293946 by mayabe, translation #3386886 by CK
- Kunst hat keine Grenzen.Art has no borders.This sentence demonstrates the use of Kunst in a general statement.Tatoeba #11852078 by Naina, translation #5006742 by Lindoula
- Tom ist ein Kunstexperte.Tom is an art expert.This sentence shows how Kunst is used in the compound word Kunstexperte.Tatoeba #11877798 by Naina, translation #11861269 by CK
- Sie studiert Bildende Kunst an der Universität.She is studying fine arts at the university.
- Ich liebe die Kunst des Kinos.I love the art of cinema.
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Example conversation
Felix and Sarah are visiting a gallery together.
- FelixIch mag moderne Kunst sehr gerne.I like modern art very much.
- SarahIch finde diese Kunst zu abstrakt.I find this art too abstract.
- FelixWelche Art von Kunst gefällt dir?What kind of art do you like?
- SarahIch bevorzuge klassische Kunst.I prefer classical art.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Kunst, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
