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German Definition & Meaning

german
adjective
  1. of or pertaining to or characteristic of Germany or its people or language; "German philosophers"; "German universities"; "German literature"
noun
  1. a person of German nationality
  2. the standard German language; developed historically from West Germanic

"German" in song lyrics

See how german is used in real songs:

  • "I was never learning, The bus was driven by a German"
    Benefit — Garbage Pail Kids
  • "Pun's observant, Cuban- but the guns is German"
    Cuban Link f/ Jadakiss — Talk About It
  • "Give it to you in English, put it down in German"
    DJ Tomekk f/ Lil' Kim, Trooper Don — Kimnotyze

Usage tips for "german"

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Frequently asked questions

What does german mean?
of or pertaining to or characteristic of Germany or its people or language; "German philosophers"; "German universities"; "German literature" a person of German nationality the standard German language; developed historically from West Germanic
What part of speech is german?
German is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does german have?
German has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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