English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

poetry in German

poetry in German is Dichtung, Poesie, Dichtkunst — poetry means literary writing arranged with attention to rhythm, sound, and imagery, often in verse.

poetry in German

Dichtung
noun
Poesie
noun
Literature composed in verse or language exhibiting conscious attention to patterns and rhythm.
Dichtkunst
noun
Literature composed in verse or language exhibiting conscious attention to patterns and rhythm.

What does "poetry" mean?

  1. noun Literary writing arranged with attention to rhythm, sound, and imagery, often in verse.
    "She majored in English with a focus on modern poetry."
  2. noun A quality of beauty or emotional depth found in something, whether or not it's literally written.
    "There was a kind of poetry in the way the dancers moved together."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German

poetry in a sentence

  • She majored in English with a focus on modern poetry.
  • There was a kind of poetry in the way the dancers moved together.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "poetry" in German?

"poetry" in German is Dichtung, Poesie, Dichtkunst. poetry means: Literary writing arranged with attention to rhythm, sound, and imagery, often in verse.

How do you use "poetry" in a sentence?

Example: "She majored in English with a focus on modern poetry." In German, "poetry" is Dichtung, Poesie, Dichtkunst.

Are there other ways to say "poetry" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "poetry": Dichtung, Poesie, Dichtkunst.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.