Lukas
[ˈluːkas]
The English name Luke is translated into German as Lukas.
Lukas is a given name used in German-speaking contexts.
Meaning: given name (name)
Did you know?
- In German, the name Lukas is often linked to the root of the word Licht, meaning 'light', due to its shared ancient Indo-European origins.
- While Lukas is a masculine name, the female version Luka has seen a rise in popularity in Germany as a unisex or feminine choice.
- In some German regions, the feast day of Saint Luke was historically used as a marker for the start of the autumn harvest season.
Examples in context
- Er sieht genauso aus wie Lukas. Schon ’ne Wucht, was?He looks exactly like Luke. Cool, huh?This sentence compares a person's appearance to Lukas.Tatoeba #12280437 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #11367828 by Cabo
- Ich traue dem, was Matthäus, Markus, Lukas und Johannes sagten, und wenn ich jemals ein Opfer werde in einem Autounfall, wäre ich sehr glücklich, wenn sie meine Zeugen wären.I trust what Matthew, Mark, Luke and John said, and if I were ever the victim in a car accident I'd be very happy if they were my witnesses.This sentence lists the names of the four Evangelists, including Lukas.Tatoeba #1293192 by Esperantostern, translation #940477 by jamesforsyth
- Sehr geehrter Herr Luke, wir möchten Sie zu einem Geschäftstreffen einladen.Dear Mr. Luke, we would like to invite you to a business meeting.
- Lukas ist mein bester Freund.Lukas is my best friend.
Example conversation
Laura and Felix are talking about a mutual acquaintance.
- LauraKennst du eigentlich Lukas?Do you actually know Lukas?
- FelixJa, ich habe ihn gestern gesehen.Yes, I saw him yesterday.
- LauraEr ist sehr nett, oder?He is very nice, isn't he?
- FelixStimmt, er ist ein toller Kerl.True, he is a great guy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “luke” translations and entries Lukas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
