german- root words — words with the german- root

The root german- comes from Latin germanus, meaning of the same parents, akin. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including germane. 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. 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.