The term "German(s)" most commonly refers to Germany as a country, its citizens, people of German ancestry, or native speakers of the German language. Historically, it also describes Germania during the Roman era and Germanic peoples, while culturally it encompasses the German diaspora and cuisine.
Beyond these core associations, "German" is frequently used as both a given name and surname, including the Spanish variant Germán, and designates various place names in diverse locations, from the Isle of Man and Albania to Bulgaria and the U.S. Surprisingly, its applications extend further to include a South Slavic mythological being, a Canadian rock band, a 2019 song, a 2008 short film, and even a nickname for the Congolese rebel André Kisase Ngandu, highlighting its remarkable versatility across different contexts.