In discussions of the Roman period, the Germanic peoples are sometimes referred to as Germani or ancient Germans, although many scholars consider the second term problematic, since it suggests identity with modern Germans.
Ring pablibagan  duk Romawi, krama-krama Jerman taler kasambatang pinaka Germani utawi Jerman Kuni, yadiastun akeh parajana sane ngawedarang kakalih istilah punika kaon,santukan nyihnayang sapa sira angganyane sareng Jerman modern.