No. 8,757 in German
kult
The German word "Kult" refers to a "cult" or "devotion to a person, idea, or thing," often with religious or fanatical connotations.
In a sentence
Der Film hat einen Kultstatus erreicht.
The movie has achieved cult status.
Here, 'Kult' is used in the sense of fanatical admiration or recognition, particularly related to art or media.
Die alten Rituale des Kults wurden weiterhin praktiziert.
The old rituals of the cult were still practiced.
In this example, 'Kult' refers to a specific group of people with religious or ceremonial practices.
Das ist wirklich Kult, diese Tradition lebt weiter.
That is truly cult; this tradition continues to live on.
Here, 'Kult' is used to describe something as iconic or part of a significant tradition or characteristic.
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