Das Volk
Example: Das Volk feiert den Nationalfeiertag jedes Jahr.
Definition
"Das Volk" refers to the people or population of a country or region, especially considered as a collective group with shared cultural, social, or political identity. For example, "Das Volk feiert den Nationalfeiertag jedes Jahr" means the people celebrate the national holiday every year.
Etymology
The term "das Volk" comes from Old High German 'folc', which means a group of people or army. Over time, it evolved to refer broadly to the population or nation. Did you know? The word also influenced the English word 'folk', which retains the sense of a community or group of people.
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