How to Say “Addy” in German

By Kevin Liam • Updated September 30, 2026

Addi

The German word Addi is a shortened form of the English word 'addy' (address).

Addi is a colloquial abbreviation used to refer to an address.

Did you know?

The phrase eine Adresse haben can be used metaphorically to mean someone has a reliable contact or a 'way in' to a certain organization.
The word 'Addi' could be easily confused with the common German nickname for the name 'Adelheid'.
In Germany, the formal term Anschrift is used specifically for a mailing address, whereas Adresse can refer to a digital location or a general place.

Examples in context

Hallo, Addy!
Hello, Addy!

Example conversation

Lukas and Hannah are planning to send each other gifts.

Lukas

Ich will dir etwas schicken, aber ich habe deine Addi nicht.
I want to send you something, but I don't have your addy.
Hannah

Oh, ich schicke sie dir gleich per Nachricht.
Oh, I'll send it to you via message right away.
Lukas

Super, danke Hannah!
Great, thanks Hannah!
Hannah

Hier ist meine Addi, Lukas.
Here is my addy, Lukas.

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About The Author

Kevin Liam

Hallo! I am your friend who loves the intricacy of languages, especially German. Mundane terms like 'Bottle of Wine' or 'Cash or Card' intrigue me; I find profound joy in exploring the myriad ways to articulate them in Deutsch. When I'm not floating in the effervescence of languages, you might find me engaging in a game of chess, hiking through tranquil trails, or unwinding with video games. I believe every language owns a silver lining ("Silberstreif"), and I aspire to underscore that in my writings. Let's gaze at the comets or say 'Yum' together in German. Bis bald!

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