Marion
Marion is a German female given name.
Marion is used as a female given name. In informal settings, you may encounter the shortened version Mari or the nickname Manu.
Which one should you use?
Mari is a shortened version used in informal contexts, while Manu is a nickname used for the same name.
Did you know?
- In German, the name Marion can occasionally be confused with the word Marionette, which refers to a puppet controlled by strings.
- The nickname Manu is not exclusive to Marion and is frequently used for the masculine name Manuel as well.
- Although common in Germany, the name Marion is actually a French import. It originated as a diminutive form of 'Marie' in France before spreading throughout Europe.
Examples in context
- Mari, hast du den neuen Film gesehen, der gerade herausgekommen ist?Mari, did you see the new movie that just came out?
- Marion kommt heute Abend zu uns.Marion is coming to our place tonight.
- Ich habe gestern mit Marion telefoniert.I talked to Marion on the phone yesterday.
Example conversation
Felix and Sarah are discussing their friend's arrival.
- FelixWeißt du, ob Marion schon da ist?Do you know if Marion is already here?
- SarahNein, ich habe Marion noch nicht gesehen.No, I haven't seen Marion yet.
- FelixVielleicht verspätet sie sich ein bisschen.Maybe she is running a little late.
- SarahDas kann gut sein, Felix.That could well be the case, Felix.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Marion, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
