Pastoral Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Pastoral" is mainly used as adjective meaning "pastoral", "rural" or "idyllic". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Pastoral"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Pastoral
  • Plural: die Pastorale

Meanings of "Pastoral" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Related to idealized rural life or nature"

"Pastoral", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die pastorale Landschaft inspirierte viele Künstler.The pastoral landscape inspired many artists.
  2. Seine pastorale Musik erinnert an friedliche Wiesen.His pastoral music is reminiscent of peaceful meadows.
  3. Das pastorale Leben ist oft romantisiert.Pastoral life is often romanticized.

2.) "Literary or musical work idealizing rural life"

"Pastoral", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Beethoven schrieb eine berühmte Pastoral.Beethoven wrote a famous Pastoral Symphony.
  2. Die Pastoral beschreibt das einfache Leben auf dem Land.The pastoral describes the simple life in the countryside.
  3. In der Literatur gibt es viele Pastoralen.In literature, there are many pastorals.
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