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This list contains German words with their English translations. The words included here are those that you are likely to find in genealogical sources. If the word you are looking for is not on this list, please consult a German-English dictionary. Latin words are often found in German records, and a few are included in this list. See the [[Latin Genealogical Word List|Latin Word List]] (34077). | This list contains German words with their English translations. On most computers, CTL+F will search this page for the word you wish to translate. The words included here are those that you are likely to find in genealogical sources. If the word you are looking for is not on this list, please consult a German-English dictionary. Latin words are often found in German records, and a few are included in this list. See the [[Latin Genealogical Word List|Latin Word List]] (34077). | ||
German is spoken in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Records written in German may be found in these countries and also in parts of Poland, Denmark, Luxembourg, Czech Republic, Hungary, and wherever German people settled. There are several different dialects in the German language. For example, in the province of Westfalen and other areas of Germany that border the Netherlands, you may notice words that are closely related to Dutch words. You may find the Dutch word list useful when working with these records. | German is spoken in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Records written in German may be found in these countries and also in parts of Poland, Denmark, Luxembourg, Czech Republic, Hungary, and wherever German people settled. There are several different dialects in the German language. For example, in the province of Westfalen and other areas of Germany that border the Netherlands, you may notice words that are closely related to Dutch words. You may find the Dutch word list useful when working with these records. | ||
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For example, in the first column you will find the English word marriage. In the second column you will find German words with meanings such as marry, marriage, wedding, wedlock, unite, joined, and other words used in German records to indicate marriage. | For example, in the first column you will find the English word marriage. In the second column you will find German words with meanings such as marry, marriage, wedding, wedlock, unite, joined, and other words used in German records to indicate marriage. | ||
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| ebenda | | ebenda | ||
| at the same place | | at the same place | ||
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| duchy | | duchy | ||
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| haben | | haben | ||
| to have | | to have | ||
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| ihr, ihr- | | ihr, ihr- | ||
| their, her | | their, her | ||
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| im | | im | ||
| in the | | in the | ||
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| immer | | immer | ||
| always | | always | ||
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| in, at | | in, at | ||
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| Inhalt | | Inhalt | ||
| content(s) | | content(s) | ||
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| innerhalb | | innerhalb | ||
| inside of | | inside of | ||
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| Innung | | Innung | ||
| guild | | guild | ||
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| Land | | Land | ||
| land, country | | land, country | ||
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