No. 606 in Dutch
cultuur
The Dutch word "cultuur" means "culture" in English, referring to the ideas, customs, social behavior, and art of a society.
In a sentence
De Nederlandse cultuur staat bekend om zijn molens en tulpen.
The Dutch culture is known for its windmills and tulips.
Here, 'cultuur' refers to the collective customs, arts, and social institutions of the Dutch people.
In het bedrijf heerst een cultuur van innovatie en samenwerking.
In the company, there is a culture of innovation and collaboration.
In this context, 'cultuur' indicates the prevailing attitudes, practices, and organizational ethos in a workplace or group setting.
De wetenschap benadrukt vaak het belang van het kweken van een cultuur in een laboratorium.
Science often emphasizes the importance of cultivating a culture in a laboratory.
Here, 'cultuur' is used in the microbiological sense, referring to the cultivation of bacteria or cells in a controlled environment.
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