German word

Deutsche

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdɔʏ̯tʃə/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)German

Example

Viele Deutsche sprechen Englisch.

Many Germans speak English.

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More examples

Viele junge Deutsche nutzen soziale Netzwerke.

Many young Germans use social networks.

Core concept

One person in a crowd linked by German language and heritage.

Common phrases

  • junge Deutsche

    young Germans

  • viele Deutsche

    many Germans

Similar words

Deutscher: A man from Germany or of German heritage.
Staatsangehöriger: A person who legally holds a country's nationality.
Ausländer: A person from abroad who lacks that country's nationality.

Definition in German

Jemand, der aus Deutschland stammt oder dem deutschen Volk angehört.

Word origin

Deutsche is a noun formed by substantivizing the adjective deutsch, which comes from Old High German diutisc, meaning 'of the people' or 'vernacular'.

Usage tips

  • As a noun, Deutsche is capitalized; der Deutsche and die Deutsche are singular forms, while die Deutschen is the plural.

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