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deutsche

adj.
C2 Proficiency US //ˈdɔɪtʃ// deutsche

adj. the word for 'German' in the German language. You usually see it in the names of German companies or organizations.

adj. pertaining to Germany, its people, or the German language. Typically appears in English contexts as part of a proper name or title.


SIMPLE

The bank is called Deutsche Bank.

CONTEXTUAL

Many international investors follow the performance of the Deutsche Börse to track the German economy.

COMPLEX

While the English word is 'German', the native term 'Deutsche' frequently appears in the branding of historical institutions and national transport systems like Deutsche Bahn.

Usage

Usually capitalized as part of a proper noun; follows German inflection rules in its native context but remains static in English usage.

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