(linguistics) The early, undocumented ancestral language from which other Germanic languages developed, such as Afrikaans, Danish, Dutch, Frisian, English, German, Faroese, Icelandic, Yiddish, Norwegian and Swedish.

In a manner that is germane, relevantly.

The act of making something have more German characteristics. / The adoption of German customs or culture. / (historical) The policy, in Nazi Germany, of the expansion of the German language and culture.

Related to a topic of discussion or consideration.

(inorganic chemistry) germanium tetrahydride, GeH₄ / (organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any organic derivative of this compound.

Of or containing germanium. / Containing germanium with a valence of 4.

(obsolete except in set terms) Having the same mother and father; a full (brother or sister). / (obsolete except in set terms) Being born to one’s blood aunt or uncle, a first (cousin).

(obsolete) A near relative.

An elaborate round dance, often with a waltz movement. / A social party at which the german is danced.

plural of German