Marie
Marie is a female given name in German.
Did you know?
- In Germany, Marie is often used as a slang term for 'money', specifically cash.
- Because Marie is shared with French, Germans often use the French pronunciation when referring to the historical figure Marie Antoinette.
- The spelling 'Marie' distinguishes it from the more traditional German 'Maria', often signaling a family preference for a more 'modern' or 'international' flair.
Examples in context
- Marie nahm sich frei.Marie took off.Tatoeba #7696971 by wolfgangth, translation #2960574 by Dejo
- Marie hatte keinen Durst.Marie wasn't thirsty.Tatoeba #7696972 by wolfgangth, translation #3079707 by shake0615
- Marie Curie war Polin, keine Französin.Marie Curie was Polish, not French.Tatoeba #645880 by Manfredo, translation #7865956 by soweli_Elepanto
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a person they both know.
- HannahWo ist Marie?Where is Marie?
- FelixMarie ist im Supermarkt.Marie is at the supermarket.
- HannahHat Marie heute Zeit?Does Marie have time today?
- FelixIch glaube, Marie arbeitet.I think Marie is working.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
