German word

deutsch

Pronunciation

IPA/dɔʏ̯tʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveGerman

Example

Das ist ein deutsches Buch.

This is a German book.

Illustration for deutsch (German)

More examples

Im Kurs lerne ich die deutsche Sprache.

In class, I am learning the German language.

Core concept

A marker showing that something belongs with Germany, German culture, or the German language.

Common phrases

  • deutsche Sprache

    German language

  • deutsche Küche

    German cooking

  • deutsches Bier

    German beer

Similar words

deutschsprachig: Using German as the spoken or written language.

Definition in German

Von Deutschland stammend oder auf die deutsche Sprache bezogen; Herkunft oder Bezug ausdrückend.

Word origin

German deutsch is an inherited Germanic word from Old High German diutisk, whose base meant 'of the people' before becoming associated with the German language.

Usage tips

  • Deutsch is a noun for the German language and is capitalized, whereas deutsch remains lowercase when it modifies another noun.

Opposites

Related words

  • DeutschunterrichtGerman-language lessonsnoun
  • deutschsprachigGerman-speakingadjective
  • DeutschlehrerGerman teachernoun

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