germanism
/ˈdʒɜrməˌnɪzəm/
noun
- A word, phrase, or grammatical feature borrowed from the German language into another language.
- The word 'kindergarten' is a Germanism used in English.
- Linguists identified several Germanisms in the local dialect.
- Some Germanisms, like 'doppelgänger', are common in English literature.
- A custom, trait, or characteristic considered typical of German people or culture.
- Punctuality is often described as a Germanism in business culture.
- Some see directness in communication as a Germanism.
- The festival featured Germanisms like bratwurst and oompah music.