flag: Grenada
Unicode: 1F1EC 1F1E9
Description
A rectangular flag representing Germany, composed of three horizontal stripes of black, red, and gold, from top to bottom.
Group:
Flags > country-flag
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically evokes feelings of patriotism, national pride, or association with German culture, people, or events.
Backstory
The flag of Germany, with its black, red, and gold colors, has historical roots dating back to the 19th century, symbolizing unity and freedom. It was officially adopted by the Federal Republic of Germany in 1949. This emoji was included in Unicode 6.0 (2010), representing the country flag.
Usage Examples
- Indicating German origin or nationality: 'I'm from Germany 🇩🇪'
- Supporting German sports teams: 'Go Germany! 🇩🇪⚽'
- Referring to German culture or products: 'German beer is the best 🇩🇪🍺'
- Discussing German news or politics: 'News from Berlin 🇩🇪'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely recognized as the national flag of Germany, used in contexts of national identity, sports, politics, and tourism.
East Asian culture:
Understood as the flag of Germany, primarily used in international contexts, news, or discussions related to Germany.