German

German refers to anything related to Germany, a country in Central Europe, including its culture, language, nationality, and people. The term predominantly denotes the German language, which is a West Germanic language spoken by approximately 90 million native speakers, primarily in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and parts of Italy and Belgium. Additionally, “German” can describe the cultural and historical aspects associated with German-speaking communities, including traditions, customs, literature, and contributions to art, philosophy, and science. As a nationality, it pertains to citizens of Germany or those of German descent. The term encompasses the collective identity of a group that shares linguistic, cultural, and historical ties to the German-speaking world.