ゲルマン
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Meanings
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noun-modifying (irregular)
Germanic
usually written using kana alone
Refers broadly to Germanic peoples, languages, or culture. Used attributively in compounds like ゲルマン民族 or ゲルマン語派.
from German Germane
The great migration of the Germanic peoples dramatically changed European history.
English belongs to the Germanic language branch.
Usage patterns
- ゲルマン民族the Germanic peoples
The Germanic peoples lived in various parts of ancient Europe.
- ゲルマン語a Germanic language
English and German belong to the Germanic languages.
- ゲルマン系of Germanic descent/origin
She is of Germanic descent.