Ellie
Ellie is a German female given name.
Did you know?
- In Germany, people with the name Ellie might find it confused with the word Elle, which means 'elbow' or the historical 'ell' unit of measurement.
- German naming customs often involve creating 'Koseformen' or pet names, where Ellie can be further shortened or modified with suffixes like Elliechen to show affection.
- Because 'Ellie' is not a native Germanic root name, many Germans may perceive it as a modern, international name rather than a traditional German one.
Examples in context
- Ellie hat von der langen Radtour gestern Muskelkater.Ellie feels stiff after yesterday's long bike ride.This sentence shows the name Ellie used as a subject in a sentence about physical soreness.Tatoeba #11537827 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #11071015 by sundown
- Der Mann befreite Ellie aus einer gefährlichen Situation.The man extricated Ellie from a dangerous situation.This sentence shows the name Ellie used as a direct object.Tatoeba #2505988 by Tamy, translation #46024 by CP
- Ellie liebt diesen Dichter. Sie kennt viele seiner Gedichte auswendig.Ellie loves that poet. She knows many of his poems by heart.This sentence shows the name Ellie used as a subject in a sentence about personal interests.Tatoeba #1470773 by Manfredo, translation #65262 by CN
- Ich möchte dir Ellie vorstellen. Wir nennen sie aber liebevoll Elli!I want to introduce you to Ellie. But we affectionately call her Elli!
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felix and Julia are talking about a mutual friend.
- FelixHast du Ellie gestern gesehen?Did you see Ellie yesterday?
- JuliaNein, ich habe Ellie leider verpasst.No, unfortunately I missed Ellie.
- FelixSie war mit ihrer Schwester im Kino.She was at the cinema with her sister.
- JuliaDann muss ich sie wohl morgen fragen.Then I will probably have to ask her tomorrow.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
