Anime
/ˈanime/masculine
The German word for the English phrase "anime" is Anime.
Anime is a masculine noun used to refer to animated works that originated in Japan.
Meaning: an animated work originated in Japan (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
As a masculine noun, Anime takes the accusative article den when it serves as the direct object of a sentence. The plural form of Anime is Animes.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈanime/
Did you know?
- The German term is a linguistic 'round trip', as the Japanese word anime was actually a shortened version of the English word 'animation'.
- While Anime is masculine in German, the general word for animation Animation is feminine.
- While the word is often used as a general term in English, in Germany, people often use Anime specifically for Japanese-style animation to distinguish it from American 'cartoons' or 'Zeichentrickfilme'.
Examples in context
- Tom ist süchtig nach Anime.Tom is addicted to watching anime.This sentence shows how to use the word Anime as the object of a preposition.Tatoeba #3010338 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3004673 by Hybrid
- Ich sehe mir gerne Animes an.I like to watch anime.This sentence demonstrates the use of Anime to express a hobby.Tatoeba #3849953 by Tamy, translation #3826735 by CK
- Ich liebe es, Animes anzusehen.I love to watch anime.This sentence shows how to use Anime to express a strong liking.Tatoeba #3849955 by Tamy, translation #3826734 by CK
- Ich liebe Anime.I love anime.
- Ich schaue gerne lustige Anime.I enjoy watching funny anime.
- Hast du einen Lieblings-Shōnen-Anime?Do you have a favorite shōnen anime?
- Ich habe Death Note gesehen.I have watched Death Note.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing what to watch on TV.
- MaximilianMagst du diesen Anime?Do you like this anime?
- LauraJa, der ist wirklich gut.Yes, it is really good.
- MaximilianIch finde den Anime toll.I think the anime is great.
- LauraLass uns die nächste Folge sehen.Let's watch the next episode.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “anime” translations and entries Anime, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Anime, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
