dak1 ji3 zi3德意志
Jyutpingdak1 ji3 zi3
Yaledāk yi ji
Definition
German; relating to Germany.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal, historical, or academic contexts to refer to things pertaining to the German nation or people. In everyday conversation, people almost exclusively use 德國 to refer to the country or things from there. Using this word in casual settings can sound overly academic or stiff.
Examples
They really like German culture.
Do you know the history of the German people?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this as a direct synonym for 德國 in casual speech, but it is not interchangeable for referring to the country itself. You would say 我去德國旅行, not 我去德意志旅行.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
