Coco
The German phrase Coco is a proper name used to refer to a person.
Coco functions as a proper name for an individual.
Did you know?
- While Coco is a name, the word for 'coconut' in German is Kokosnuss, which changes the spelling from 'C' to 'K'.
- The name Coco is frequently used as a nickname for Corinna or Cornelia in German-speaking countries, following a pattern of shortening the first syllable.
- In certain German-speaking contexts, using a repetitive diminutive-sounding name like 'Coco' for an adult can sometimes feel 'niedlich', or cute, in a way that might feel overly informal.
Examples in context
- Ich möchte gerne „Nata de coco“ essen.I'd like to eat Nata de coco.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to eat Nata de coco.Tatoeba #1752537 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1749197 by mookeee
- Guten Tag, Cornelia. Wie geht es Ihnen?Hello, Cornelia. How are you?
- Hallo, Coco! Wie geht's?Hello, Coco! How are you?
- Coco wird auf Deutsch ähnlich wie auf Englisch ausgesprochen.Coco is pronounced similarly in German as it is in English.
- Ist Coco heute im Garten?Is Coco in the garden today?
- Ich habe Coco gestern gesehen.I saw Coco yesterday.
Example conversation
Felix and Hannah are talking about a friend at a cafe.
- FelixHast du Coco schon angerufen?Have you called Coco already?
- HannahNein, ich habe Coco noch nicht erreicht.No, I haven't reached Coco yet.
- FelixVielleicht ist Coco gerade beschäftigt.Maybe Coco is busy right now.
- HannahDas kann sein, Felix.That could be, Felix.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
