Germán (en. German)
/xeɾˈman/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Person originally from Germany.
The German I met on the trip was very friendly.
El alemán que conocí en el viaje era muy amigable.
Germanic language spoken in Germany.
I am learning German to be able to communicate better.
Estoy aprendiendo alemán para poder comunicarme mejor.
Etymology
From Latin 'Germanus', meaning 'brother'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
German from Germany
It specifically refers to the language or culture of Germany.
alemán de Alemania
German character
It refers to typical qualities of Germans, such as punctuality.
carácter alemán
German cuisine
Set of typical dishes from Germany.
cocina alemana
Related Words
germany
Country in Central Europe.
alemania
germ
Any microorganism that can cause disease.
germen
germanic
Relating to the Germanic peoples.
germánico
Slang Meanings
Very organized or punctual person.
That girl is very German, she always arrives on time.
Esa chica es muy alemana, siempre llega a tiempo.
Descendant of Germans in another country.
In that community, there are many Germans who came in the 19th century.
En esa comunidad hay muchos alemanes que vinieron en el siglo XIX.