Jeffrey
Jeffrey is the German form of the male given name Jeffrey.
The most straightforward way to say Jeffrey in German is to use the original English name itself.
Did you know?
- German speakers might use the diminutive Jeffi to make the name Jeffrey sound more affectionate or childlike.
- If a German person sees the name Jeffrey written without any context, they might instinctively attempt to pronounce it as 'Yeffrey' before correcting themselves.
- Because Jeffrey is seen as an 'Anglicism', using it in a business context in Germany can sometimes signal that a company is trying to appear global or modern.
Examples in context
- Jeffrey wird von seinen Freunden Jeff genannt.Jeffrey is called Jeff by his friends.This sentence shows how the name Jeffrey can be shortened to Jeff by friends.Tatoeba #1524689 by al_ex_an_der, translation #53685 by CN
- Guten Tag, sind Sie Herr Jeffrey?Good day, are you Mr. Jeffrey?
- Ja, das bin ich.Yes, that's me.
- Alles gut, danke!Everything's good, thanks!
- Ist Jeffrey dein Bruder?Is Jeffrey your brother?
- Jeffrey hat mir die Geschichte erzählt.Jeffrey told me the story.
Example conversation
Hannah and Felix are at a party looking for a friend.
- HannahWeißt du, wo Jeffrey ist?Do you know where Jeffrey is?
- FelixIch glaube, Jeffrey ist draußen.I think Jeffrey is outside.
- HannahIch gehe ihn kurz suchen.I will go look for him quickly.
- FelixGute Idee, Hannah.Good idea, Hannah.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
