Jens
Jens is a German male given name.
Jens is used as a masculine first name for individuals.
Did you know?
- Although it is common in Germany, Jens is actually a Danish diminutive of Johannes, which is the German equivalent of 'John'.
- The name Jens peaked in popularity in Germany during the 1960s and 1970s, making it a 'generational' name that often identifies someone in their middle age today.
- In German naming customs, a person named Jens might be jokingly called Jenschen to express affection or a sense of smallness.
Examples in context
- Die Lage in Deutschland um das Coronavirus sei so ernst, dass eine Ausgangssperre auch für Geimpfte nicht ausgeschlossen werden könne, ließ der deutsche Gesundheitsminister Jens Spahn am Freitag verlauten.Germany's coronavirus situation is so grave that a lockdown, including for the vaccinated, cannot be ruled out, German Health Minister Jens Spahn said Friday.This sentence shows the use of Jens in a news context regarding a government minister.Tatoeba #12283562 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10520053 by Hybrid
- Bundesgesundheitsminister Jens Spahn verkündete am Donnerstag, die Nation habe Millionen mehr als zuvor angenommen geimpft. Der Seuchenschutzbehörde, dem Robert-Koch-Institut, seien ungemeldete Impfzahlen bekannt geworden.German Health Minister Jens Spahn said Thursday the nation has vaccinated millions more people than previously thought, thanks to some unreported vaccination numbers discovered by the Robert Koch Institute for Disease Control.This sentence demonstrates the use of Jens when reporting on a minister's announcement.Tatoeba #10351055 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10351019 by Hybrid
- Jens kommt heute zu meiner Party.Jens is coming to my party today.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their social plans.
- JulianWeißt du, ob Jens auch kommt?Do you know if Jens is coming too?
- LauraJa, er hat mir gerade geschrieben.Yes, he just wrote to me.
- JulianDas ist super, ich freue mich.That is great, I am happy.
- LauraEr bringt auch etwas zu essen mit.He is also bringing some food.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
