Abigail
Abigail is the German form of the female given name Abigail.
The related German noun Zofe can mean a lady's waiting-maid.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Related words
Did you know?
- In older German literature and theater, the word Abigail became a common noun used to describe a lady's waiting-maid or a personal attendant.
- The pronunciation of the name in German can shift the stress to the first syllable, unlike the more common English emphasis on the second syllable.
- While Abigail is used in some German contexts, it is primarily perceived as a foreign name rather than a traditional German one.
Examples in context
- Guten Morgen, Fräulein Abigail. Wie kann ich Ihnen behilflich sein?Good morning, Miss Abigail. How can I assist you?
- Hallo, Abigail! Wie geht es dir?Hello, Abigail! How are you?
- Abigail ist meine beste Freundin.Abigail is my best friend.
- Ich habe Abigail gestern getroffen.I met Abigail yesterday.
- Kennen Sie die kleine Abigail?Do you know little Abigail?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- MaximilianHast du Abigail schon gesehen?Have you seen Abigail yet?
- LauraNein, ich habe Abigail leider nicht getroffen.No, unfortunately I haven't met Abigail.
- MaximilianSie ist heute auch nicht gekommen.She didn't come today either.
- LauraVielleicht ruft sie uns später an.Maybe she will call us later.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “abigail” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
