Germanic Meaning in English

word

US

dʒɝˈmænɪk

jer-MAN-ik

UK

dʒɜːmˈænɪk

jer-MAN-ik

释义

Relating to the group of languages that includes English, German, Dutch, and the people or cultures connected to this group.

用法与细微差别

Mainly used in historical, linguistic, and anthropological discussions. Refers to languages ('Germanic languages') and ethnic groups or culture from Northern and Central Europe. Not the same as 'German' (the country/language).

• Spanish: germánico
• Portuguese (BR): germânico
• Portuguese (PT): germânico
• Chinese (Simplified): 日耳曼的
• Chinese (Traditional): 日耳曼的
• Hindi: जर्मैनिक
• Arabic: جرماني
• Bengali: জার্মানিক
• Russian: германский
• Japanese: ゲルマン系
• Vietnamese: German - hệ Germanic
• Korean: 게르만족의
• Turkish: Cermen
• Urdu: جرمنک
• Indonesian: Jermanik

例句

English is a Germanic language.

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The Germanic peoples lived in Northern Europe.

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German and Dutch are both Germanic languages.

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Many English words come from Germanic origins.

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The Vikings were one of the famous Germanic tribes.

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Don't confuse Germanic languages with just the German language!

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