Synonyms for

German

Verb / ˈdʒɜ:mʌn / Another word for german — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

German means relating to or originating from Germany or its people, language, or culture.

Synonyms & similar words

highgerman german germanlanguage Teutonic Deutsch Germanic Teuton German-speaking Teutonic-speaking Deutsch-speaking Germanic-speaking Hun Kraut Boche Jerry Saxon Bavarian Prussian Swabian Thuringian

Synonyms by register

Formal

Teutonic Germanic

Informal

Deutsch

Antonyms

foreign alien non-german unfamiliar outsider stranger

Common collocations

  • German shepherd
  • German language
  • German culture
  • German economy
  • German chancellor
  • German citizenship
  • German federal

Word family

noun Germany
adjective Germanic
adverb Germanly

Usage note

The term 'German' refers to people or things from Germany. It is generally neutral but can sometimes carry historical or political connotations depending on context.

Example sentences

  1. The German flag has three colors - black, red, and gold.
  2. My mom loves German chocolate cake.
  3. The German language has a lot of complicated grammar rules.
  4. My dad speaks German fluently because he lived in Germany for a few years.
  5. I'm going to a German restaurant tonight to try some schnitzel.

Quotes

  • Ich bin ein Berliner. (I am a Berliner.) - John F. Kennedy
  • We are all worms, but I do believe that I am a glow-worm. - Winston Churchill
  • The German who thinks and does nothing but think probably gets bored. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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