Elise
Elise is a German female given name.
Elise is used as a female given name.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Swabian dialect, the name is often pronounced as Elisä or Elis. In Bavaria, common alternatives for the name include Lisel and Liesel.
Did you know?
- Ludwig van Beethoven's famous piano piece was titled Für Elise, but scholars believe the original manuscript actually read Für Therese and was misread by the publisher.
- The name Elise is a French diminutive of Elisabeth, and its popularity in Germany grew as French culture and language became high-status markers for the German aristocracy.
- In many German regions, the diminutive version Liesel is used as a formal nickname that has become a common independent name in its own right.
Examples in context
- Tom lernte, auf dem Klavier „Für Elise“ zu spielen.Tom learned to play Für Elise on the piano.This sentence shows the name used in the title of a piano piece.Tatoeba #6126810 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5209060 by Hybrid
- „Für Elise“ war eines der ersten Stücke, die ich auf dem Klavier zu spielen lernte.Für Elise is one of the first pieces that I learned to play on the piano.Tatoeba #6981131 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5209061 by Hybrid
- Elise ist eine sehr nette Frau.Elise is a very kind woman.
Example conversation
Felix and Julia are talking about their friend's party.
- FelixHast du Elise schon gefragt, ob sie kommt?Have you already asked Elise if she is coming?
- JuliaJa, Elise hat mir gestern schon zugesagt.Yes, Elise already confirmed with me yesterday.
- FelixDas ist super, sie ist immer so lustig.That's great, she is always so funny.
- JuliaStimmt, ich freue mich auf sie.True, I am looking forward to seeing her.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
