How to Say "Andrew" in German

Andreas

[anˈdʁeːas]masculine

The English name Andrew is translated into German as Andreas.

Andreas is a masculine given name used to represent the English name Andrew.

Meaning: male given name (name)

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The name Andreas shares a root with the German word androgyn, which describes a mix of masculine and feminine characteristics. Both originate from the Greek root 'andrós' meaning 'man'.
Although Andreas is the standard translation, the shorter form André is also used in Germany. However, André is often perceived as more sophisticated or French-influenced than the traditional Andreas.
The name Andreas was exceptionally popular in West Germany during the 1960s and 1970s. If you meet a German man of that generation, there is a high statistical chance his name is Andreas.

Andreas, du bist doch dieses Jahr 28 geworden, stimmt’s?
Andrew, you turned 28 this year, right?
This sentence shows how to use Andreas when confirming someone's age.
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„Andreas, wo ist die Karte? Hast du sie?“ – „Ich glaube, nicht.“
"Andrew, where's the map? Have you got it?" "I don't think so."
This sentence demonstrates using Andreas when asking a question about an object.
Tatoeba #2810521 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2810558 by patgfisher
Andreas war – zu Recht – beleidigt, dass Anna nicht auf ihn gewartet hatte, denn er hatte bis dahin immer auf sie gewartet.
Andrew was quite right to be miffed that Anna hadn't waited for him – he had always waited for her in the past.
This sentence shows how Andreas is used as the subject of a sentence regarding a person's feelings.
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Andi, bist du heute Abend auf der Party?
Andi, are you coming to the party tonight?

Felix and Sarah are talking about a mutual friend.

Felix

Hast du Andreas schon gesehen?
Have you seen Andreas already?
Sarah

Nein, ich habe ihn heute noch nicht getroffen.
No, I haven't met him yet today.
Felix

Vielleicht ist Andreas gerade im Supermarkt.
Maybe Andreas is at the supermarket right now.
Sarah

Das könnte gut sein.
That could be the case.