nounnounadjective
il tedesco
German
Definition & meaning
Tedesco means German, relating to Germany, its people, or its language.
As a noun, it can mean:
- A German person: un tedesco — a German man.
- The German language: il tedesco — German.
Grammar & Word origin
Tedesco is an adjective and a masculine noun. Its forms are:
- Masculine singular: tedesco
- Feminine singular: tedesca
- Masculine plural: tedeschi
- Feminine plural: tedesche
It comes from Medieval Latin theodiscus, meaning “of the people” or “vernacular.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- germanico — “Germanic”; a broader term referring to Germanic peoples, languages, or cultures, not just modern Germany.
- germanofono — “German-speaking”; describes someone who speaks German, regardless of nationality.
There is no direct antonym.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Lui studia il tedesco a scuola.noun
He studies German at school.
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