german

noun
UK: /ˈdʒɜː.mən/
US: /ˈdʒɝː.mən/

  1. A person from Germany.

    1. My friend is German, and she loves soccer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum showcased artifacts collected by German explorers in the 19th century. [ ] [ ]

  2. The language spoken in Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland.

    1. I am learning German because I want to visit Berlin. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her fluency in German allowed her to translate the complex document. [ ] [ ]
german adjective

  1. Relating to Germany, its people, or its language.

    1. This is a German car. [ ] [ ]
    2. The German government announced new environmental policies this week. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "german" in English means: A person from Germany., The language spoken in Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland..

The phonetic transcription of "german" is /ˈdʒɜː.mən/ in British English and /ˈdʒɝː.mən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "german": "My friend is German, and she loves soccer.". More examples on the page.