English-German Cognates
Genuine Cognates: Q
Words that are identical or similar in English and German
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Noun Genders: r (der, masc.), e (die, fem.), s (das, neu.)
Abbreviations: adj. adjective, adv. adverb, Am American English, Br British English, diff. used in a different or limited sense, f.c. false cognate, n. noun, pl. plural, pron. pronounced, v. verb
* = Less obvious cognates that may not closely resemble each other in both English and German, but are cognates
** = Words used in English that come from German
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What's a COGNATE? > Grammar Glossary: C
Q
Qatar s Katar* - See Countries in German
quack n. r Quacksalber*
quack v. (duck) quaken
quad, square s Quadrat*
quadrant r Quadrant
quadratic quadratisch
qualification e Qualifikation
quality e Qualität*
quantum s Quantum
quark s Quark (physics) - Note: r Quark is a False Cognate meaning a type of cheese or a "trifle."
quarter s Quartal* (financial)
quarter(s) s Quartier (accomodation, district)
quartet s Quartett
quartz r Quarz**
quasar r Quasar (physics)
quasi quasi (adj/prefix)
quay, waterfront r/s Quai (also r/s Kai)
quiche e Quiche (from French)
quicksilver, mercury (Hg) s Quecksilber* - See Chemical Elements
quiz s Quiz
quizmaster r Quizmaster (from English)
Note: Unlike "quizmaster," other so-called "English" words in German, such as der Talkmaster (talk show host) are not used in English. See Words and Expressions - Part 2 for more.
quorum s Quorum
FALSE COGNATE: die Quote is
a False Cognate meaning "rating" or "quota."
quote (v., price/rate) quotieren
Quran r Koran* (alt. spelling)
QWERTY (keyboard) e QWERTY-Tastatur (English)
QWERTZ (keyboard) e QWERTZ-Tastatur (German)
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