gesamtdeutsch
Translation
all-German, pan-German
Examples
Die gesamtdeutsche Mannschaft trat an.
The all-German team competed.
Das ist ein gesamtdeutsches Problem.
That is a problem for all of Germany.
Grammar Patterns
attributive adjective used before a noun This is an all-German task.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pan-German; Antonyms: regional, local
Etymology
From 'gesamt' (entire, total) + 'deutsch' (German). Literally 'entire-German'.
Memory Tips
This word is often used in political and social contexts, especially referring to the reunified Germany (East and West).