German

usgb/ˈdʒɜːrmən/
noun

A person from Germany.

He is a German who moved to the United States when he was young.
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Often appears as...

  • german citizen
  • german national
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Nationality Capitalization

Always capitalize 'German' when referring to a person from Germany, as it's a nationality.

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My neighbor is German and often shares stories about Berlin.
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Not Always German

Remember, not all natives of Germany identify as ethnic Germans. Avoid assumptions.

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She's from Germany, but she is Turkish-German.
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