Joe
The English phrase "joe" translates to Joe in German.
Meaning: coffee (noun)
Did you know?
- If you attempt to use the English idiom 'a cup of joe' in a German cafe, the waiter will likely look for a person named Joe rather than bringing you a beverage.
- German speakers perceive Joe as an American import, whereas they view Josef as a traditional German name.
- The name Joe in German does not carry the connotation of an 'average guy' or 'common man' as the phrase 'average Joe' does in English.
Examples in context
- Bitte nenn mich Joe.Please call me Joe.This sentence shows how to use Joe when being addressed by name.Tatoeba #1562347 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #262385 by CN
- Wohin ist Joe gegangen?Where did Joe go?This sentence shows how to use Joe when asking about someone's movement.Tatoeba #1152550 by Esperantostern, translation #1135006 by CN
- Werde endlich erwachsen, Joe.Grow up, Joe.This sentence shows how to use Joe when telling someone to mature.Tatoeba #3367790 by Manfredo, translation #52988 by CN
- Hallo Joe, wie geht es dir?Hello Joe, how are you?
- 22 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hannah and Lukas are in the kitchen in the morning.
- HannahLukas, möchtest du einen Joe?Lukas, would you like a coffee?
- LukasJa, bitte. Ich brauche jetzt einen Joe.Yes, please. I need a coffee right now.
- HannahSoll ich dir auch Milch dazu geben?Should I give you some milk with it?
- LukasNein, mein Joe ist am besten schwarz.No, my coffee is best black.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
