Peter
/ˈpeːtɐ/masculine
The English name Peter is translated into German as Peter. Wiktionary also lists Per.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Peter | /ˈpeːtɐ/ | masculine |
| Per | /pɛr/ | masculine |
Peter is a masculine given name.
Which one should you use?
While Peter is the standard German form, Per is a common North German/Low German variant of the same name.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpeːtɐ/
Did you know?
- In German, the word 'per' is a preposition meaning 'through', which can lead to visual confusion with the name 'Per'.
- The German name Peter is a direct borrowing from the Latin Petrus, which was adapted from the Ancient Greek word for 'stone'.
- The German name Peter can be transformed into the diminutive Peterchen to create a sense of endearment or to refer to a child.
Examples in context
- Sie ist bei Peter.She is with Peter.This sentence is useful for showing how to use Peter after a preposition.Tatoeba #1712602 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1635354 by Amastan
- Mein Name ist Peter.My name is Peter.This sentence is useful for introducing oneself with the name Peter.Tatoeba #12117306 by Naina, translation #3605779 by masaragiovanni
- Peter liest ein Buch.Peter reads a book.This sentence is useful for using Peter as the subject of a sentence.Tatoeba #8843669 by wolfgangth, translation #7303876 by EvilGenius88
- Hey Pete, Lust auf ein Bier?Hey Pete, feel like having a beer?
- 111 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julian and Hannah are discussing a mutual friend at a cafe.
- JulianHat Peter heute angerufen?Did Peter call today?
- HannahNein, Peter hat noch nicht angerufen.No, Peter hasn't called yet.
- JulianVielleicht meldet sich Peter später.Maybe Peter will get in touch later.
- HannahDas hoffe ich auch.I hope so too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peter” translations and entries Peter, Per, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry per.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Per, Peter, per, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
