Micky
The English name Mickey is translated into German as Micky, Mickey or Micki.
Meaning: diminutive of Michael (name)
Ways to say it
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These forms are used as diminutive nicknames for the German name Michael.
Which one should you use?
Micky, Mickey and Micki are all used as diminutives for the name Michael.
Did you know?
- In German, the name Mickey is often associated with the term Micky-Maus-Taktik, a phrase used to describe a strategy that is perceived as childish or simplistic.
- In German pop culture, names ending in '-i' like Micki often evoke a sense of 'Schlager' nostalgia from the 1950s and 60s.
- In some German dialects, traditional nicknames for Michael are more likely to be Michl or Michel rather than the modern Micky.
Examples in context
- „Wessen Ohren sind das?“ „Die von Micky Maus.“"Whose ears are these?" "They are Mickey Mouse's."This sentence shows the use of Micky in the context of Mickey Mouse.Tatoeba #1743719 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1742030 by Amastan
- Hey Michi, was hast du heute vor?Hey Michi, what are you up to today?
- Ist Micky schon da?Is Micky there already?
- Ich habe Micky gestern gesehen.I saw Micky yesterday.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lukas and Sarah are talking about their mutual friend.
- LukasWeißt du, wo Micky gerade ist?Do you know where Micky is right now?
- SarahEr ist wahrscheinlich noch bei der Arbeit.He is probably still at work.
- LukasIch wollte Micky heute Abend anrufen.I wanted to call Micky tonight.
- SarahDann probier es einfach später noch einmal.Then just try again later.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mickey” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
