Erika
Erika is the German female given name for Erika.
Erika is used as a feminine given name in German.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a proper noun, Erika is always capitalized in German.
Did you know?
- The name Erika functions as a double entendre in traditional German lyrics, where the word refers to both a beloved woman and the heather flowers blooming on the heath.
- In a historical context, the name 'Erika' was used as the title of a famous German marching song from the early 20th century.
- The name Erika is the feminine form of the male name 'Erik', which has Old Norse roots.
Examples in context
- Erika saß mir am Tisch gegenüber.Erika sat opposite me at the table.This sentence shows the use of Erika in a sentence.Tatoeba #10571615 by maaster, translation #10571586 by maaster
- Hallo Erika, wie geht es dir heute?Hello Erika, how are you doing today?
- Erika ist meine beste Freundin.Erika is my best friend.
- Kennen Sie Erika?Do you know Erika?
Example conversation
Julia and Maximilian are talking about a common friend.
- JuliaHast du schon mit Erika gesprochen?Have you already spoken with Erika?
- MaximilianNein, ich rufe Erika gleich an.No, I will call Erika right away.
- JuliaDas ist eine gute Idee.That is a good idea.
- MaximilianIch frage sie nach dem Termin.I will ask her about the appointment.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Erika, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
