Amy
Amy is a female given name in German.
Did you know?
- If you say the name Amy aloud in a casual setting, a German person might think you are calling them an Ami, which is a slang term for an American.
- German etiquette generally requires a surname after Frau, meaning Frau Amy would sound unnaturally literal to a native speaker.
- A very affectionate German speaker might add the diminutive suffix -lein to create the playful nickname Amylein.
Examples in context
- Wie sah Amy aus?How did Amy look?This example shows how to use Amy when asking about her appearance.Tatoeba #3031653 by pne, translation #65381 by CN
- Amy möchte etwas Neues zum Anziehen.Amy wants something new to wear.This example shows how to use Amy regarding her desire for new clothes.Tatoeba #3153477 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #65380 by CN
- Amy braucht Ruhe.Amy needs rest.This example shows how to use Amy when stating her need for rest.Tatoeba #7696994 by wolfgangth, translation #3581049 by amoeba
- Guten Tag, Frau Schmidt. Haben Sie Amy schon kennen gelernt?Hello, Mrs. Schmidt. Have you already met Amy?
- Hey, Amy! Wie geht's? Lust auf einen Kaffee?Hey, Amy! How are you? Feel like grabbing a coffee?
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Example conversation
Hannah and Felix are talking about a mutual friend.
- HannahHat Amy heute Zeit?Does Amy have time today?
- FelixJa, sie kommt später.Yes, she is coming later.
- HannahSoll ich Amy anrufen?Should I call Amy?
- FelixNein, ich mache das.No, I will do that.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
