Linda
Linda is a female given name in German.
Did you know?
- The name 'Linda' is a linguistic coincidence where a Germanic name for 'softness' and a Romance name for 'beauty' merged into one common name.
- The element -linde found in the original names Dietlinde and Sieglinde is derived from the Old High German word for a 'lime tree' or 'linden tree'.
- In historical German names, the suffix -linde was used to denote a person of gentle or tender character, as seen in names like 'Dietlinde'.
Examples in context
- Linda kam ins Gebäude.Linda came into the building.This sentence shows Linda as the subject of the sentence.Tatoeba #7696936 by wolfgangth, translation #29592 by CN
- Linda geht nach Hause.Linda is going home.Tatoeba #7696937 by wolfgangth, translation #5971650 by dangell
- Dan traf draußen Linda.Dan met Linda outside.This sentence shows Linda as the direct object of the sentence.Tatoeba #6466098 by wolfgangth, translation #3930854 by Amastan
- Hallo Linda! Wie geht es dir?Hello Linda! How are you?
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Example conversation
Sarah and Maximilian are talking about their mutual friend.
- SarahHast du heute schon mit Linda gesprochen?Have you spoken with Linda today?
- MaximilianNein, ich habe Linda noch nicht gesehen.No, I haven't seen Linda yet.
- SarahIch glaube, Linda ist gerade im Büro.I think Linda is in the office right now.
- MaximilianDann rufe ich Linda einfach kurz an.Then I'll just give Linda a quick call.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Linda, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
