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Anglizismus

Anglicism

noun ang-li-TSIS-mus Rare
Communication Language

Also means

English loanword in German

Usage Note

Anglizismus is an English word, phrase, or construction that has entered German, e.g. downloaden, der Laptop, cool. Anglicisms are common in technology, youth language, and marketing. Purists campaign against them; linguists generally view them as a natural process of language contact.

Examples

"Das Wort 'downloaden' ist ein verbreiteter Anglizismus in der deutschen Alltagssprache."

Natural Translation

The word 'downloaden' (to download) is a widespread Anglicism in everyday German.

Literal Translation

The word 'downloaden' is a widespread Anglicism in German everyday language.

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