Gabriel
[ˈɡaː.bʁiˌeːl]masculine
Gabriel is the German way to say the male given name Gabriel.
The word refers to a masculine given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Which one should you use?
The most straightforward way to say Gabriel in German is Gabriel. Herr Gabriel translates to Mr. Gabriel and is used when addressing someone with the surname Gabriel in a formal context.
Did you know?
- In Germany, the name Gabriel is often shortened to the nickname Gabi, which is almost exclusively used for girls named Gabriele.
- Because of its biblical roots, 'Gabriel' is often used in German literature as a metaphor for a 'messenger' or 'bringer of news' rather than just a person's name.
- If you encounter the name Gabriel in an old German text, be aware that the spelling might historically appear as Gabriol or with different vowel combinations in Middle High German-influenced manuscripts.
Examples in context
- Gabriel nahm ein Taxi.Gabriel took a cab.This sentence shows the use of Gabriel as a subject performing an action.Tatoeba #12425810 by Waldelfe, translation #11754731 by Amastan
- Ich bin Erzengel Gabriel.I am the archangel Gabriel.This sentence shows the use of Gabriel in a religious context as an archangel.Tatoeba #13449974 by noog, translation #13446537 by rul
- Gabriel hat den Lkw nicht gesehen.Gabriel did not see the truck.This sentence shows the use of Gabriel as a subject in a sentence involving an object.Tatoeba #11823166 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #11764354 by Amastan
- 17 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maximilian and Hannah are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- MaximilianHast du Gabriel heute gesehen?Have you seen Gabriel today?
- HannahNein, ich habe Gabriel nicht getroffen.No, I didn't meet Gabriel.
- MaximilianVielleicht ruft Gabriel uns später an.Maybe Gabriel will call us later.
- HannahDas wäre schön, Maximilian.That would be nice, Maximilian.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gabriel” translations and entries Gabriel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
