das Volk
Translation
people, nation, folk
Examples
Das deutsche Volk wählt den Bundestag.
The German people elect the Bundestag.
Die Völker der Welt wollen Frieden.
The peoples of the world want peace.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) as a subject The people decide. (Das Volk entscheidet.)
((in genitive)) in the genitive case the voice of the people (die Stimme des Volkes)
Similar Words
Nation, Leute (people)
Etymology
From Old High German 'folk', cognate with the English word 'folk'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Volkswagen', which means 'the people's car'. 'Volk' is the 'people' part.