Meaning of the word German in English

What does German mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

German

US /ˈdʒɝː.mən/
UK /ˈdʒɝː.mən/
"German" picture

Noun

1.

a person from Germany.

Example:
He is a German who moved to Canada.
Many Germans enjoy hiking in the Alps.
2.

the West Germanic language spoken in Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland.

Example:
She is learning to speak German.
The book is translated from German into English.

Adjective

1.

relating to Germany, its people, or its language.

Example:
He drives a German car.
They served traditional German food at the festival.
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