vācietis

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) a (male) German, a man from Germany
 * : German, pertaining to Germans or Germany and its people
 * : German, pertaining to Germans or Germany and its people
 * : German, pertaining to Germans or Germany and its people

Usage notes
is the preferred term for “Germans”; is possible but much less frequent. In the genitive, when used adjectivally, however, is the preferred form. In particular, only is possible.