Katharina
[kataˈʁiːna]
Katharina is the German form of the female given name Katherine.
Katharina is used as a female given name.
Did you know?
- In some regional German dialects, the name is shortened to Käthe, a form that was especially popular in the 19th century.
- In Germany, the nickname Kati or Katja is frequently used for Katharina, whereas 'Katie' is seen as an English import.
- The name Katharina is often linked to the 'Katharinenkloster' found in many German cities, which were historically influential convents.
Examples in context
- Isst du heute mit Katharina zu Mittag?Are you having lunch with Katherine today?This sentence is useful for seeing how to use Katharina in a question about a midday meal.Tatoeba #10714235 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10472690 by sundown
- Katharina arbeitet heute nicht.Katharina is not working today.
- Das ist Katharinas Buch.That is Katharina's book.
Example conversation
Laura and Maximilian are talking about a mutual friend.
- LauraHast du schon mit Katharina gesprochen?Have you already spoken with Katharina?
- MaximilianNein, ich habe sie heute noch nicht gesehen.No, I haven't seen her yet today.
- LauraDann frag bitte Katharina nach dem Termin.Then please ask Katharina about the appointment.
- MaximilianKlar, das mache ich gleich.Sure, I'll do that right away.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Katharina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
