Korean word

독일어

Pronunciation

Romanizationtogireo

Meaning

  • nounGerman

Example

독일어로 말해 주세요.to gi reo ro mal hae chu se yo

Please speak in German.

Illustration for 독일어 (German)

More examples

저는 독일어를 배우고 있어요.cheo neun to gi reo reul pae u go i sseo yo

I am learning German.

Core concept

A major Germanic language shared across several Central European countries.

Common phrases

  • 독일어를 배우다to gi reo reul pae u da

    learn German

  • 독일어를 공부하다to gi reo reul kong bu ha da

    study German

  • 독일어로 말하다to gi reo ro mal ha da

    speak in German

Similar words

독일말togilmal: A casual everyday name for the German language used in conversation.
독어togeo: A shortened term for the German language often seen in textbooks and headings.

Definition in Korean

독일어는 독일과 오스트리아, 스위스 일부 지역 등에서 쓰이는 게르만어족의 표준화된 언어이다.to gi reo neun to gil gwa o seu teu ri a seu wi seu il bu chi yeok teung e seo sseu i neun ke reu ma neo jo gui pyo jun hwa doen eo neo i da

Word origin

The word is formed from 독일 (dogi, "Germany") and 어 (reo, "language"), linking the language name to its main national association.

Usage tips

  • 독일어 (dogireo, "German language") is useful when specifying the language of speaking, reading, or writing rather than the country involved.

Related words

  • 독일togilGermanynoun
  • 독일인togirinGermannoun
  • 독일어권togireogwonGerman-speaking regionnoun

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