Die Art
Example: Diese Art von Vogel lebt nur im Regenwald.
Definition
"Die Art" refers to a category or kind of living organisms, especially animals or plants, that share common characteristics and can reproduce among themselves. For example, "die Art" of bird mentioned lives exclusively in the rainforest, highlighting its specific classification in the environment.
Etymology
The German word "die Art" originates from the Old High German term 'art' meaning 'kind' or 'nature.' It is related to the Latin 'ars,' which means 'skill' or 'method,' reflecting the idea of a distinct type or manner. Did you know? The word evolved to describe biological species and types in general language use.
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"Die Art" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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