German word

Deutsch

Pronunciation

IPA/dɔʏ̯tʃ/

Meaning

  • neuter nounGerman

Example

Die Grammatik des Deutschen ist nicht schwer.

The grammar of German is not difficult.

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More examples

Deutsch macht Spaß.

German is fun.

Core concept

A shared system of words and grammar connecting speakers across Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland.

Common phrases

  • Deutsch lernen

    learn German

  • Deutsch sprechen

    speak German

Definition in German

Eine Sprache, die vor allem in Deutschland, Österreich und Teilen der Schweiz gesprochen wird.

Word origin

Deutsch comes from Old High German diutisc, from a Germanic word meaning 'of the people'.

Usage tips

  • As a language name, Deutsch is capitalized, while the adjective deutsch is lowercase and takes adjective endings, as in deutsche Wörter.

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