Germain Meaning in English

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Definition

Something is germain if it is relevant or closely related to the current subject or discussion.

Usage & Nuances

'Germain' is a formal, somewhat rare synonym for 'relevant' or 'pertinent.' Mainly found in academic, legal, or official contexts. Do not confuse with the much more common 'germane' (the correct spelling). Use 'germane' in modern writing; 'germain' is considered an archaic or uncommon variant.

• Spanish: relevante - pertinente
• Portuguese (BR): relevante - pertinente
• Portuguese (PT): relevante - pertinente
• Chinese (Simplified): 相关的 - 切题的
• Chinese (Traditional): 相關的 - 切題的
• Hindi: प्रासंगिक - संबद्ध
• Arabic: ذو صلة - مناسب
• Bengali: প্রাসঙ্গিক - সম্পর্কিত (আলোচনার সাথে)
• Russian: уместный - относящийся (к теме)
• Japanese: 関連のある - 適切な
• Vietnamese: liên quan - phù hợp
• Korean: 관련 있는 - 적절한
• Turkish: ilgili - konuya dair
• Urdu: متعلق - مناسب
• Indonesian: relevan - berkaitan

Example Sentences

This information is germain to the case.

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Only ask questions that are germain to the topic.

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The discussion must remain germain to our goals.

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I'm not sure your last comment was germain to this problem.

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All arguments germain to the resolution will be considered by the committee.

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Please stick to points that are germain; we don’t have time for off-topic ideas.

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