How to Say "Benjamin" in German

Benjamin

/ˈbɛnjaˌmiːn/masculine

Benjamin is the German form of the male given name Benjamin.

Benjamin is a masculine given name.

Meaning: male given name (name)

How does it change in a sentence?

To indicate possession for the name Benjamin, add an -s to the end, similar to English.

/ˈbɛnjaˌmiːn/

In German, the term Benjamin is often used as a common noun to describe the youngest member of a group or the 'baby' of the family.
While English speakers use 'Ben' as a common nickname, a German speaker might use 'Benno' as a more traditional, diminutive version of the name.
The pronunciation of the 'j' in Benjamin is a 'y' sound, making it sound like 'Ben-ya-min' rather than the English 'Ben-ja-min'.

In Paris galt Benjamin Franklin als ein Hinterwald-Voltaire.
In Paris, Benjamin Franklin was considered a backwoods Voltaire.
This sentence shows the use of Benjamin in a historical comparison.
Tatoeba #6971886 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6971514 by Eccles17
Benjamin Franklin war ein amerikanischer Politiker und Erfinder.
Benjamin Franklin was an American statesman and inventor.
This sentence uses Benjamin to identify a person's profession.
Tatoeba #1368486 by al_ex_an_der, translation #1347334 by CK
Die Leute nehmen einen Gedanken viel bereitwilliger hin, wenn man sagt, dass er von Benjamin Franklin sei.
People will accept your idea much more readily if you tell them Benjamin Franklin said it first.
This sentence shows how Benjamin is used when attributing an idea to someone.
Tatoeba #1612771 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2341 by orcrist
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Hannah and Julian are talking about a mutual friend at a café.

Hannah

Ist Benjamin heute auch gekommen?
Did Benjamin also come today?
Julian

Nein, Benjamin musste leider arbeiten.
No, Benjamin unfortunately had to work.
Hannah

Das ist aber schade für ihn.
That is a shame for him.
Julian

Ja, er hat heute viel zu tun.
Yes, he has a lot to do today.

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