German
UK: ˈdʒɜːmən | US: ˈdʒɜːrmən
adj. relating to Germany or its people, language, or culture
n. a native or inhabitant of Germany
n. the West Germanic language of Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland
The word "German" traces back to the Latin Germanus, used by Julius Caesar to describe tribes east of the Rhine. Its exact origin is debated but may derive from a Celtic term (gair, "neighbor") or Gaulish (ger, "spear"). The modern spelling stabilized in Middle English, influenced by Old French german. Unlike many English words, it lacks separable morphemes, functioning as a monomorphic loanword.
She studied German literature at university.
The German team won the championship.
Do you speak German fluently?
German engineering is renowned worldwide.
He has a collection of German folk tales.