German vs. Hun — What's the Difference?

Of, relating to, or characteristic of Germany or its people.

A member of a group of Central Asian nomadic pastoralist peoples who invaded Europe in the fourth and fifth centuries AD and were defeated in 455.

Of or relating to the German language.

Often hun A barbarous or destructive person.

A native or inhabitant of Germany.

Offensive Slang Used as a disparaging term for a German, especially a German soldier in World War I.

A person of German ancestry.

A grey partridge.

Any of the West Germanic languages and dialects spoken or originating in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland, especially standard High German.

One of a warlike nomadic people of Northern Asia who, in the 5th century, under Atilla, invaded and conquered a great part of Europe.

Having the same mother and father; a full (brother or sister).

A member of a nomadic people who invaded Europe in the 4th century

Being born to one’s blood aunt or uncle, a first (cousin).

Offensive terms for a person of German descent

(obsolete) Closely related, akin.

(obsolete) A near relative.

An elaborate round dance, often with a waltz movement.

A social party at which the german is danced.

Nearly related; closely akin.

Of or pertaining to Germany.

A native or one of the people of Germany.

The German language.

A round dance, often with a waltz movement, abounding in capriciosly involved figures.

A person of German nationality

The standard German language; developed historically from West Germanic

Of or pertaining to or characteristic of Germany or its people or language;

Of a more or less German nature; somewhat German;