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Germanic
Refers to the Germanic peoples, a group of historically related tribes in Northern and Central Europe in antiquity and the early Middle Ages.
Die germanischen Stämme sprachen eng verwandte Sprachen.
The Germanic tribes spoke closely related languages.
Germanic
Refers to the Germanic language family, which includes German, English, Dutch, and the Scandinavian languages, among others.
Das Wort 'Wasser' hat in vielen germanischen Sprachen einen gemeinsamen Ursprung.
The word 'Wasser' has a common origin in many Germanic languages.
The adjective 'germanisch' (Germanic) is derived from the noun 'der Germane' (Germanic person). The ending '-isch' is often used to form adjectives that describe belonging or origin.
Die Ausstellung zeigt Funde aus einer alten germanischen Siedlung.
The exhibition shows finds from an old Germanic settlement.
Adjectives ending in '-isch' that indicate origin are written in lowercase in German, as long as they are not part of a proper noun.
Englisch ist eine germanische Sprache.
English is a Germanic language.
When 'germanisch' (Germanic) appears with words like 'Stämme' (tribes), 'Völker' (peoples), or 'Mythologie' (mythology), the historical meaning is intended. In connection with 'Sprachen' (languages), 'Wort' (word), or 'Grammatik' (grammar), it refers to the language family.
Tacitus schrieb über die Sitten der germanischen Stämme.
Tacitus wrote about the customs of the Germanic tribes.
In historical contexts, 'germanisch' (Germanic) is often combined with nouns like 'Stämme' (tribes), 'Siedlungen' (settlements), 'Götter' (gods), or 'Mythologie' (mythology).
Die germanische Mythologie kennt viele verschiedene Götter.
Germanic mythology includes many different gods.
In linguistic contexts, 'germanisch' (Germanic) is often found with 'Sprachen' (languages), 'Sprachfamilie' (language family), 'Wurzel' (root), or 'Ursprung' (origin).
Der Umlaut ist ein typisches Merkmal vieler germanischer Sprachen.
Umlaut is a typical feature of many Germanic languages.
German
Deutsch refers to the individual German language. Germanisch, by contrast, describes a larger language family that includes German, English, Dutch, and the Scandinavian languages. Use deutsch for the specific language and germanisch for the shared language group.
Die Forscherin untersucht die germanischen Sprachen, darunter Deutsch und Englisch.
The researcher is studying the Germanic languages, including German and English.
Die Forscherin untersucht die deutsche Sprache.
The researcher is studying the German language.
