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Germany
JUR-muh-nee
Germany (name) means a country in Central Europe; official name Federal Republic of Germany, capital Berlin. Example: “They flew to Germany for a business conference in Frankfurt.”
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A country in Central Europe; official name Federal Republic of Germany, capital Berlin.
"Germans save a lot, produce plenty and spend little. The result is a massive external surplus. Last year, Germany’s current account surplus stood at almost €200 billion ($260 billion), the world's largest."
— Michael Heise, The Myth of the Stupid German Investor (2014)
"They flew to Germany for a business conference in Frankfurt."
"Germany can’t afford to stick to the stately plod into decline that Merkel initiated any longer. Merz will have to act fast, and break things to pull the country out of the quagmire it finds itself in."
— Lisa Haseldine, Whatever happens next, Merkelism is finished (2025)
"The win made Germany the first European team to prevail in a World Cup in the Americas and gave the Germans, who have made it to the knockout stage in 16 consecutive World Cups, their first trophy since 1990."
— Sam Borden, Germans End Long Wait: 24 Years and a Bit Extra (2014)
How to use Germany
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe European country whose capital is Berlin.
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Nazi Germany
East and West Germany
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Etymology
From Latin Germania, the Roman name for the lands and peoples east of the Rhine, of uncertain deeper origin.
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Federal Republic of Germany
FRG
the Bundesrepublik
Deutschland
German Reich
Germania
Dutchland
Germanland
Alemania
Holy Roman Empire
First Reich
East Francia
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What does “Germany” mean?
The word “Germany” means a country in Central Europe; official name Federal Republic of Germany, capital Berlin. In plain terms, the European country whose capital is Berlin.
How do you pronounce “Germany”?
“Germany” is pronounced JUR-muh-nee (/ˈd͡ʒɝ.mə.ni/ in IPA).
How do you use “Germany” in a sentence?
Here is “Germany” used in a sentence: “They flew to Germany for a business conference in Frankfurt.”
What is another word for “Germany”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Germany” include Deutschland, German Reich, Germania, Dutchland, Germanland and Alemania.
What part of speech is “Germany”?
“Germany” is a name.
Where does the word “Germany” come from?
The word “Germany” comes from Latin. From Latin Germania, the Roman name for the lands and peoples east of the Rhine, of uncertain deeper origin.
Is “Germany” a common word?
“Germany” is a very common word in modern English.
What is the capital of Germany?
Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany. It became the capital of a reunified Germany in 1990, after the fall of the Berlin Wall ended decades of division between East and West. Berlin is the seat of the national government and a major cultural and political hub.
What language is spoken in Germany?
German is the official and most widely spoken language in Germany. It is used in government, education, media, and daily life. Regional dialects vary across the country, and English is widely taught and understood, especially in cities and among younger people, but German remains the national language.
What currency is used in Germany?
Germany uses the euro, the shared currency of the eurozone. It adopted the euro in 2002, replacing the Deutsche Mark. As one of the European Union's largest economies, Germany plays a central role in the euro and in EU economic policy more broadly.
What is Germany's official name?
The country's official name is the Federal Republic of Germany, or Bundesrepublik Deutschland in German. 'Federal' reflects its structure as a union of sixteen states, each with its own regional government. In everyday English the short form 'Germany' is used, but the full name appears in formal and legal contexts.
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