How to Say "Elizabeth" in German

Elisabeth

/eˈliːzaˌbɛt/feminine

The English name Elizabeth is translated into German as Elisabeth.

Elisabeth is a female given name used in German.

Meaning: female given name (name)

Which one should you use?

While Elisabeth is the standard form, Liz and Eliza are informal versions used as nicknames.

Liesbeth is a regional variation of the name found in certain parts of Germany.

/eˈliːzaˌbɛt/

The most famous Elisabeth in Austrian and German history was Empress Elisabeth, whom almost everyone affectionately referred to by the nickname Sisi.
In some German dialects, the name can be shortened to Liese, which became a generic term in some folk songs for a young woman.
While 'Liz' is a common nickname in English, a German speaker might use the nickname Lieschen for someone named Elisabeth, which carries a much more diminutive or even slightly old-fashioned tone.

Elisabeth brachte ihn um.
Elizabeth killed him.
This sentence demonstrates the use of Elisabeth as a subject in a sentence about an action.
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Wer war Königin Elisabeth?
Who was Queen Elizabeth?
This sentence shows how to ask about a historical figure named Elisabeth.
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Elisabeth war Tränengas ausgesetzt.
Elizabeth got maced.
This sentence shows how to use Elisabeth when describing someone being exposed to tear gas.
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Hey, Liz! Hast du Lust, ins Kino zu gehen?
Hey, Liz! Do you feel like going to the movies?
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