Spitzname /ʃpˈɪtsnɑːmə/ · noun · CEFR A1. German translation of "nickname".

See also: Vocabulary entry (German)

Source term
nickname
Translation
Spitzname
CEFR Level
A1
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "der".

Dictionary form Spitzname
Article der
Gender/article class masculine
Plural varies by noun
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + der Spitzname
Examples
Das ist der Spitzname.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Sein Spitzname ist Speedy.

English: His nickname is Speedy.

A1 · namesAcrossCultures

Ich habe meinem Bruder einen neuen Spitznamen gegeben.

English: I gave my brother a new nickname.

A1 · namesAcrossCultures

Ihr Spitzname ist kurz und süß.

English: Her nickname is short and sweet.

A1 · namesAcrossCultures

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