Die Bevölkerung
Example: Die Bevölkerung wuchs im Dorf im letzten Jahr stark.
Definition
"Die Bevölkerung" refers to the population or inhabitants of a specific area, such as a village, city, or country. It describes the total number of people living in that place, often used in historical or demographic contexts, like in the phrase 'Die Bevölkerung wuchs im Dorf im letzten Jahr stark.'
Etymology
The term "die Bevölkerung" comes from the German verb 'bevölkern,' meaning 'to populate,' which itself is derived from 'Volk,' meaning 'people' or 'folk.' The suffix '-ung' turns the verb into a noun, indicating the act or result, so "Bevölkerung" literally means 'the act of populating' or 'population.' Did you know that 'Volk' has roots in Old High German, related to the English word 'folk'?
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