Andy
Andy is a German pet form of the name Andrew or its equivalent in the language concerned.
Meaning: pet form of Andrew or its equivalent in the language concerned (name)
Did you know?
- Although Andy looks English, it is used in Germany as a standalone legal first name on birth certificates, not just as a nickname for Andreas.
- The root name Andreas comes from the Greek word for 'manly'.
- While Andy is a common nickname, it is actually an imported English-style diminutive rather than a traditional German one. A traditional German diminutive for 'Andreas' would more likely be 'Andi' or 'Andi' with different vowel endings.
Examples in context
- Andy kommt nie zu spät zu einem Date.Andy is never late for a date.This sentence illustrates a habitual action involving Andy.Tatoeba #1019214 by al_ex_an_der, translation #66955 by CN
- Ich suche Andy. Wisst ihr, wo er ist?I'm looking for Andy. Do you know where he is?This sentence shows how to ask for the location of Andy.Tatoeba #1761192 by Zaghawa, translation #674405 by yessoos
- Andy muss wohl sehr lange geübt haben.Andy must have practiced very hard.This sentence expresses a deduction about how much Andy practiced.Tatoeba #610763 by Dejo, translation #66956 by CN
- Guten Tag, Herr AndreasGood day, Mr. Andreas
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Example conversation
Julia and Julian are talking about their mutual friend.
- JuliaHast du heute schon mit Andy telefoniert?Have you talked to Andy on the phone today?
- JulianNein, ich habe Andy noch nicht erreicht.No, I haven't reached Andy yet.
- JuliaEr wollte uns doch eigentlich anrufen.He was actually supposed to call us.
- JulianAndy ist oft ein bisschen vergesslich.Andy is often a bit forgetful.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
