ドイツ語
doitsugo[do̞it͡sɨɡo̞]
The Japanese phrase for "german language" is ドイツ語 (doitsugo).
ドイツ語 is used to refer to the German language.
How does it change in a sentence?
The suffix 語 (go) is attached to the name of a country to indicate its language.
How do you pronounce it?
doitsugo
Did you know?
- The word ドイツ (Doitsu) is derived from the Dutch word 'Duits', rather than the English word 'Germany'.
- In the early 20th century, Japanese medical and legal terminology borrowed heavily from ドイツ語 (Doitsugo), leaving many German loanwords in professional jargon today.
- In Japanese news or academic texts, you might see the abbreviation 独 (Doku) used to represent 'Germany' or the 'German language' instead of the full word.
Examples in context
- ドイツ語が大好きだよ。I love the German language.Tatoeba #8815557 by small_snow, translation #9770338 by shekitten
- ドイツ語圏でケモノアニメはありますか？Are there any German-language furry animes?Tatoeba #9671179 by Sim5634, translation #12401035 by DJ_Saidez
- あの人、ドイツ語は喋れるって聞いたよ。 B: 本当？それなら、ドイツ旅行の時に役に立つね。A: I heard that person can speak German. B: Really? That will be helpful during our trip to Germany.
- ドイツ語は難しいですか？Doitsugo wa muzukashii desu ka?Is German difficult?
Example conversation
At a language school hallway.
- 陽葵 Himari健太さんはドイツ語を勉強しているんですか？Kenta-san wa Doitsugo o benkyou shite iru n desu ka?Kenta, are you studying German?
- 健太 Kentaはい、来年ドイツへ行くので。Hai, rainen Doitsu e iku node.Yes, because I am going to Germany next year.
- 陽葵 Himariすごいですね！頑張ってください。Sugoi desu ne! Ganbatte kudasai.That's amazing! Good luck.
- 健太 Kentaありがとうございます、陽葵さん。Arigatou gozaimasu, Himari-san.Thank you, Himari.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ドイツ語, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ドイツ語, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
