die Kulturhauptstadt
Translation
Capital of Culture, European Capital of Culture
Examples
Unsere Stadt wurde zur Kulturhauptstadt ernannt.
Our city was named Capital of Culture.
Jedes Jahr wird eine neue Kulturhauptstadt gewählt.
A new Capital of Culture is chosen every year.
Grammar Patterns
to name ((sth.)) Capital of Culture to name (something) Capital of Culture The city was named Capital of Culture.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kunstmetropole (art metropolis), Kulturzentrum (cultural centre)
Etymology
A compound of 'Kultur' (culture) + 'Haupt' (head, main) + 'Stadt' (city).
Memory Tips
Literally 'Culture-Head-City'. Think of it as the main city for culture in a given year.