german
Meanings
Plural: germans
Noun
- a person of German nationality
- the standard German language; developed historically from West Germanic
- A near relative.
- An elaborate round dance, often with a waltz movement.
- A social party at which the german is danced.
Adjective
- of or pertaining to or characteristic of Germany or its people or language
- "German philosophers"
- "German universities"
- "German literature"
Adj
- Having the same mother and father; a full (brother or sister).
- Being born to one’s blood aunt or uncle, a first (cousin).
- Closely related, akin.
Origin / Etymology
From Old French germain, from Latin germānus. See also germane, a formal variant which has survived in specific senses. Not related to the proper noun German.
Synonyms
German language, High German
Scrabble Score: 9
german is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL wordgerman is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
german is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 12
german is a valid Words With Friends word