Godzilla
masculine
The English phrase 'godzilla' is translated into German as Godzilla.
Godzilla is the name used for the Japanese science-fiction monster.
Meaning: Japanese science-fiction monster (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- In German, Godzilla is often used as a metaphor for something overwhelmingly large or an unstoppable force, even in contexts that have nothing to do with movies.
- While Godzilla is the standard name, German film critics and fans often refer to the character as Gojira, using the original Japanese name to signal a deeper knowledge of the franchise.
- In some German marketing and older dubs, the monster was occasionally associated with the word Urzeitmonster, meaning 'primeval monster', to emphasize its prehistoric nature.
Examples in context
- Ich mag den Film über Godzilla.I like the movie about Godzilla.
- Godzilla ist ein sehr berühmtes Monster.Godzilla is a very famous monster.
Example conversation
Lukas and Hannah are talking about a movie.
- LukasWollen wir den neuen Film mit Godzilla sehen?Do we want to see the new movie with Godzilla?
- HannahJa, ich liebe Monsterfilme!Yes, I love monster movies!
- LukasIch finde Godzilla wirklich beeindruckend.I find Godzilla really impressive.
- HannahDas glaube ich auch, Lukas.I think so too, Lukas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “godzilla” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
