Heidi
Heidi is the German name for the main character in a famous children's novel set in the Swiss Alps.
Did you know?
- While Heidi is a global icon of Switzerland, the novel was actually written by Johanna Spyri, who was born in Germany.
- Unlike the English 'Heidi', the name's root Adelheid is the origin of the English name 'Adelaide'.
- The character of Heidi became so iconic that the name is often used as a metonym for the idealized Swiss mountain lifestyle in German-speaking culture.
Examples in context
- Hast du schon mal was von „Heidi“ gehört?Have you heard of "Heidi, Girl of the Alps"?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has ever heard of Heidi.Tatoeba #9387580 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #9365686 by DJ_Saidez
- Heidi lebt bei ihrem Großvater in den Schweizer Alpen.Heidi lives in the Swiss Alps with her grandfather.This sentence is useful for stating that Heidi lives with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps.Tatoeba #11272318 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #7782544 by Hybrid
- Kennst du „Heidi“?Do you know about "Heidi, Girl of the Alps"?This sentence is useful for asking if someone knows about Heidi.Tatoeba #9387578 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #9365965 by DJ_Saidez
- Hallo, Heidi!Hello, Heidi!
- Weißt du, Heidi, ich wollte dir sagen, dass…You know, Heidi, I wanted to tell you that…
- Hallo Heidi,Hi Heidi,
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are discussing their favorite childhood books.
- LukasWelches Buch hast du als Kind geliebt?Which book did you love as a child?
- JuliaIch mochte die Geschichte von Heidi sehr.I liked the story of Heidi very much.
- LukasIst Heidi das Mädchen aus den Bergen?Is Heidi the girl from the mountains?
- JuliaJa, genau, sie wohnt bei ihrem Opa.Yes, exactly, she lives with her grandpa.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
