Axel
/ˈaksl̩/
Axel is the German translation for the name Axel.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈaksl̩/
Did you know?
- While Axel is a common name, German figure skaters use the same word to describe the 'axel' jump, the only jump that takes off from a forward edge.
- The name Axel is the German version of the biblical name 'Absalom' via Danish. It means 'father of peace' in Hebrew.
- While 'Axel' is a popular name, the German word for a mechanical 'axle' is spelled Achse. A learner must be careful not to confuse the person's name with the vehicle part.
Examples in context
- Axel ist mein Bruder.Axel is my brother.This sentence shows Axel being used to identify a person's relationship.Tatoeba #9949831 by Ricardo14, translation #9949837 by Ricardo14
- Der Onkel Otto Lidenbrock unternimmt mit seinem Neffen Axel eine Reise zum Mittelpunkt der Erde.Uncle Otto Lidenbrock sets off on a journey to the centre of the Earth with his nephew Axel.This sentence uses Axel as the name of a character in a narrative.Tatoeba #13957411 by Ioan_Cristian, translation #13957417 by Ioan_Cristian
- Hey Axel, wie geht es dir? Hast du Lust heute Abend ins Kino zu gehen?Hey Axel, how are you? Do you feel like going to the cinema tonight?
Example conversation
Laura and Maximilian are talking about a mutual friend.
- LauraKommt Axel auch zur Party?Is Axel coming to the party too?
- MaximilianJa, Axel hat mir gestern zugesagt.Yes, Axel confirmed to me yesterday.
- LauraDas ist schön, ich freue mich.That's nice, I'm looking forward to it.
- MaximilianIch glaube, er bringt jemanden mit.I think he is bringing someone along.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Axel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Axel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
