german- root words — words with the german- root

The root german- comes from Latin germanus, meaning of the same parents, akin. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including germane, german, germanic. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the german- root

Explore words with german- — words containing the german- root and sharing its sense of "of the same parents, akin". Examples include germane, german, germanic. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does german- mean?

The german- root means of the same parents, akin, from Latin germanus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.