Carter
Carter is the German form of the English family name Carter.
Carter is used as a person's family name. When addressing someone with this name in a formal context, you may use the title Herr (Mr.) before the name.
Did you know?
- If a German speaker encounters the name Carter and mistakes it for a native word, they might accidentally associate it with Karten, the plural word for 'cards' or 'maps'.
- German has a specific distinction between a Kutscher, who drives a carriage for people, and a Fuhrmann, who transports heavy goods, whereas 'carter' often covers both.
- If a person named Carter has an academic title, such as a doctorate, the title Dr. must be placed before Herr in formal address, resulting in Herr Dr. Carter.
Examples in context
- Es war gestern Morgen, als ich Herrn Carter gesehen habe.It was yesterday morning that I saw Mr Carter.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use Carter when referring to a man with the title Herr.Tatoeba #690584 by Manfredo, translation #63839 by sundown
- Guten Tag, Herr Carter.Good day, Mr. Carter.
- Sehr geehrter Herr Carter.Dear Mr. Carter.
- Hallo, Carter!Hello, Carter!
- Ist das der Nachname Carter?Is Carter the surname?
Example conversation
Hannah and Felix are looking for a colleague in the office.
- HannahHast du heute schon mit Carter gesprochen?Have you spoken with Carter today?
- FelixNein, ich habe ihn noch nicht gesehen.No, I haven't seen him yet.
- HannahIch muss Carter dringend eine E-Mail schicken.I urgently need to send Carter an email.
- FelixDann mach das am besten gleich jetzt.Then it's best to do that right now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
