Isaak
/ˈiː.zaˌak/masculine
Isaak is the German form of the male given name Isaac.
Isaak is a masculine given name used for males.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈiː.zaˌak/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The name Isaak shares a root with the Hebrew word for 'laughter', meaning the name itself carries the hidden meaning of 'he laughs'.
- The double 'a' in the German spelling Isaak emphasizes the long vowel sound, ensuring the name is pronounced with a clear, drawn-out 'ah' sound.
- The name Isaak is rarely used for infants in modern Germany, making it sound archaic or deeply religious to native speakers.
Examples in context
- Benannt bin ich nach der Frau von Isaak und der Mutter von Jakob und Esau.My namesake was the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau.This sentence is useful for showing the name Isaak in a historical or biblical context.Tatoeba #10488894 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10486754 by shekitten
- Isaac, könntest du bitte zur Besprechung kommen?Isaac, could you please come to the meeting?
- Mein Sohn heißt Isaak.My son's name is Isaak.
- Ich kenne einen Mann namens Isaak.I know a man named Isaak.
Example conversation
Lukas and Sarah are talking about their friends at a cafe.
- LukasHast du schon den neuen Nachbarn getroffen?Have you met the new neighbor yet?
- SarahJa, er heißt Isaak.Yes, his name is Isaak.
- LukasIst Isaak ein netter Mann?Is Isaak a nice man?
- SarahJa, er ist sehr freundlich.Yes, he is very friendly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “isaac” translations and entries Isaak, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Isaak, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
