Germany Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈdʒɝməni/

JUR-muh-nee

UK

/ˈdʒɜːməni/

JUR-muh-nee

Definition

A country in central Europe. It is known for cities such as Berlin and Munich and is one of the largest economies in Europe.

Usage & Nuances

Used as a proper noun, so it is always capitalized: 'Germany'. Use 'in Germany' for location and 'from Germany' for origin. The adjective is 'German', which is different from the country name.

• Spanish: Alemania
• Portuguese (BR): Alemanha
• Portuguese (PT): Alemanha
• Chinese (Simplified): 德国
• Chinese (Traditional): 德國
• Hindi: जर्मनी
• Arabic: ألمانيا
• Bengali: জার্মানি
• Russian: Германия
• Japanese: ドイツ
• Vietnamese: Đức
• Korean: 독일
• Turkish: Almanya
• Urdu: جرمنی
• Indonesian: Jerman

Example Sentences

She is from Germany.

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We want to visit Germany next year.

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My uncle lives in Germany.

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I spent two weeks in Germany for work last summer.

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A lot of the parts were made in Germany.

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If you're in Germany, you should definitely try the local bread.

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