hey Schatzi
The English phrase "hey babe" can be translated into German as hey Schatzi.
This is an affectionate greeting used for a romantic partner.
Which one should you use?
Depending on who you are addressing, other informal variations exist. You might use Hallo, Süße to say "Hello, sweetheart" to a female or Na du, Hübscher? to say "Hey there, handsome?" You may also use Hey, Maus, which means "Hey, mouse".
Did you know?
- The word Schatz literally translates to 'treasure' in English. By calling someone Schatzi, you are figuratively calling them your 'little treasure'.
- While Schatzi is a term of endearment for a partner, it is also very common for parents to call their children Schatzi.
- The term Schatzi is so ubiquitous that it is often used jokingly or ironically between friends to mock someone being overly sentimental.
Examples in context
- Hallo, Süße! Wie war dein Tag?Hello, sweetheart! How was your day?
- Hey Schatzi, wie geht es dir?Hey babe, how are you?
- Hey Schatzi, ich bin zu Hause.Hey babe, I am home.
- Hey Schatzi, hast du Hunger?Hey babe, are you hungry?
Example conversation
Sarah greets Lukas when he arrives from work.
- SarahHey Schatzi, willkommen zu Hause!Hey babe, welcome home!
- LukasDanke, Schatz. Wie war dein Tag?Thanks, honey. How was your day?
- SarahEr war sehr gut, danke.It was very good, thanks.
- LukasDas freut mich zu hören.I am happy to hear that.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Schatzi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
