Michael
/ˈmɪçaˌeːl/masculine
The English name Michael is translated into German as Michael.
Michael is a masculine given name. In informal settings, people often use the nickname Michi, which is a popular nickname for Michael in Germany or the variation Mike, which is an informal variation of the name Michael used among friends or close acquaintances.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmɪçaˌeːl/
Did you know?
- The name Michael originates from a Hebrew rhetorical question, 'Who is like God?'
- The name Michael is heavily linked to the feast of Michaelmas on September 29, which was historically used as a deadline for rent and debt payments in German territories.
- In German tradition, the Archangel Michael is regarded as the patron saint of soldiers and police officers.
Examples in context
- Michael gab das Dora.Michael gave it to Dora.Tatoeba #899796 by Esperantostern, translation #871366 by CN
- Sein Name ist Michael.His name is Michael.Tatoeba #6462447 by wolfgangth, translation #3259539 by CN
- Michael liest ein Buch.Michael is reading a book.Tatoeba #6462448 by wolfgangth, translation #1151790 by CN
- Hey, Michi! Lust auf einen Kaffee?Hey, Michi! Want to grab a coffee?
- Kommst du heute Abend mit ins Kino, Mike?Are you coming to the cinema tonight, Mike?
- Ich habe eine Frage zu meiner Bestellung.I have a question about my order.
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Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are talking about a colleague at work.
- LukasIst Michael heute im Büro?Is Michael in the office today?
- JuliaNein, Michael hat heute frei.No, Michael is off today.
- LukasSchade, ich wollte ihn fragen.That's a pity, I wanted to ask him.
- JuliaFrag ihn doch morgen, Lukas.Just ask him tomorrow, Lukas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “michael” translations and entries Michael, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Michael, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
