germánico

Germanic

adjective hehr-MAH-nee-koh Rare

Origin: From Latin Germanicus, referring to the Germanic peoples.

Usage Note

Germánico refers to the Germanic language family (including English, German, Dutch, and the Scandinavian languages) or to the ancient Germanic tribes. It is distinct from alemán, which refers specifically to Germany or German. Las lenguas germánicas contrasts with las lenguas románicas in linguistics courses. The feminine form is germánica.

Examples

"El inglés pertenece al grupo germánico."

Natural Translation

English belongs to the Germanic group.

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