Engländer

Engländer is a German term that translates to "Englishman" or "English person." It is primarily used in German-speaking countries to refer to someone from England, a constituent country of the United Kingdom. The term is generally neutral and descriptive, used in contexts where nationality or origin is being discussed.

The word "Engländer" is derived from the Middle High German word "Engellant," which itself comes from the Old English "Englalaland," meaning "land of the Angles." The Angles were one of the Germanic tribes who migrated to Great Britain in the early medieval period.

While "Engländer" specifically refers to someone from England, it is sometimes colloquially used more broadly in German to refer to any person from the United Kingdom, particularly in informal settings. However, for greater precision, Germans might use "Brite" (Briton) to refer to someone from the UK in general, or more specific terms like "Schotte" (Scotsman), "Waliser" (Welshman), or "Nordire" (Northern Irishman) when appropriate. The usage of "Engländer" is typically straightforward and does not carry inherently negative or positive connotations, similar to how "German" is used in English.