der Alman

Plural: die Almans
Noun
1.

the German

(Colloquial term for the stereotypical German person - boring, uptight, by the rules etc. The word originally comes from the Turkish migrant community who are also Germans but who are not necessarily Almans. )
Examples
  • Er trägt immer eine Krawatte zur Arbeit, selbst am Casual Friday – ein echter Alman.
  • He always wears a tie to work, even on Casual Friday – a true Alman.

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How many meanings does the German word 'Alman' have?

Alman has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the German.

What is the gender of 'Alman'?

der

What is the plural of 'Alman'?

die Almans

What is 'Alman' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'Alman'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.