Germanic in Danish

Germanic in Danish is germansk, tysk, germanskt — Germanic means relating to the Germanic peoples, such as Germans, Scandinavians, or Anglo-Saxons, or to their family of languages.

Germanic in Danish

germansk

adj

tysk

adj

(sometimes proscribed) Having German characteristics.

germansk

adj

(sometimes proscribed) Having German characteristics.

germanskt

proper noun

(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.

germansk

proper noun

(linguistics) The group of Indo-European languages that developed from (Ur-)Germanic.

What does "Germanic" mean?

adj Relating to the Germanic peoples, such as Germans, Scandinavians, or Anglo-Saxons, or to their family of languages.
"English, German, and Swedish are all Germanic languages."
name The family of related languages descended from a common ancestral language, including English, German, Dutch, and the Scandinavian languages.
"Linguists group English under Germanic rather than Romance languages."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Germanic in a sentence

English, German, and Swedish are all Germanic languages.
Linguists group English under Germanic rather than Romance languages.

Similar words in Danish

Teutonic

Common Danish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Germanic" in Danish?

"Germanic" in Danish is germansk, tysk, germanskt. Germanic means: Relating to the Germanic peoples, such as Germans, Scandinavians, or Anglo-Saxons, or to their family of languages.

How do you use "Germanic" in a sentence?

Example: "English, German, and Swedish are all Germanic languages." In Danish, "Germanic" is germansk, tysk, germanskt.

Are there other ways to say "Germanic" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 3 translations listed for "Germanic": germansk, tysk, germanskt.

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