Germania
[ɡɛrˈmaː.ni.a]feminine
In Latin, Germany is said as Germania. Wiktionary also lists Alemānnia.
Meaning: country in Central Europe (name)
Ways to say it
| Latin | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Germania | [ɡɛrˈmaː.ni.a] (Classical Latin, narrow) [d͡ʒerˈmaː.ni.a] (narrow) |
feminine |
| Alemānnia | feminine |
The phrase refers to the country in Central Europe.
Which one should you use?
Germania is the standard form used for the country. Alemānnia is an alternative name for the region.
How does it change in a sentence?
Germania is the nominative singular form, used when Germany is the subject of a sentence. The form Germaniam is the accusative case, used when Germany is the direct object of a verb, such as when expressing a destination like 'to go to Germany'. Both forms are feminine.
Did you know?
- The name Germania was an exonym, meaning it was a label given to the people by the Romans rather than a name the inhabitants used for themselves.
- The Romans used Germania to describe lands east of the Rhine, often viewing the region as a wild frontier beyond the borders of their empire.
- While we use the word 'Germany' today, the Latin name Germania was first recorded in the writings of Julius Caesar during the 1st century b.c.
Examples in context
- Dic mihi de Germania.Tell me about Germany.This sentence shows how to use Germania when asking for information about the country.Tatoeba #6767414 by CarpeLanam, translation #1761453 by Amastan
- Quid de Germania scis?What do you know about Germany?This sentence demonstrates a question about knowledge regarding Germania.Tatoeba #11150793 by soweli_Elepanto, translation #2569251 by Hybrid
- Cur ad Germaniam ire vis?Why do you want to go to Germany?This sentence illustrates using the accusative form Germaniam to indicate a destination.Tatoeba #1808228 by alexmarcelo, translation #1761387 by Amastan
- Germania est in Europa.Germany is in Europe.
- Mulieres elegantissimae sunt in Germania.The most elegant women are in Germany.
- Venit ex Teutonia.He/she comes from Germany.
- 31 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Quintus and Claudia are discussing their travel plans.
- QuintusUbi aestatem agere vis, Claudia?Where do you want to spend the summer, Claudia?
- ClaudiaIn Germania esse volo.I want to be in Germany.
- QuintusGermania est terra pulchra.Germany is a beautiful land.
- ClaudiaIta vero, id credo.Yes, I believe that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “germany” translations and entries Germania, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Germania, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
