Alemán (en. German)

/aleˈman/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Native of Germany.
The German is known for his punctuality.
El alemán es conocido por su puntualidad.
Germanic language spoken in Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland.
I study German at the university.
Estudia alemán en la universidad.
Person who has German nationality.
I met a German during my vacation.
Conocí a un alemán durante mis vacaciones.

Etymology

From the Germanic *Alamann, meaning 'man of the Germans'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

German of war
It refers to a type of offensive or direct language used during conflicts.
Alemán de la guerra
German as a clock
It is used to describe someone who is very punctual or precise.
Alemán como un reloj

Related Words

Germany
Central European country from where the Germans come.
Alemania
Germanized
One that has adopted German characteristics.
alemánizado
Little German
Diminutive of German, sometimes used affectionately.
alemánito

Slang Meanings

It refers to someone who is very strict or serious.
Don't be so German, relax a little.
No seas tan alemán, relájate un poco.
Term that describes a very organized person.
That girl is so German in her planning style.
Esa chica es tan alemana en su forma de planear.