Pokémon
The English phrase "pokemon" is translated into German as Pokémon.
Pokémon refers to the media franchise brand featuring creatures that can be caught and trained for battle.
How does it change in a sentence?
In German, Pokémon functions as both a singular and a plural noun. When you use the word as an attributive noun to modify another noun, it is common to use a hyphen, such as in Pokémon-Karte. In German, 'Pokemon' is a neuter noun.
Did you know?
- The German translation of the franchise often alters the names of the creatures to match German puns or characteristics, meaning a Pokémon name in English may be entirely different in German.
- The word Pokémon is a loanword from Japanese, which in turn adapted the English words 'pocket monster'.
- In German, the franchise name is written with an accent on the 'e', which is not native to the German alphabet, to preserve the original brand spelling.
Examples in context
- Spielst du noch „Pokémon Go“?Do you still play Pokemon Go?This sentence is useful for asking if someone still plays the game Pokémon Go.Tatoeba #9495694 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #9494670 by DJ_Saidez
- Diese Pokémon-Karte ist sehr wertvoll.This Pokemon card is very valuable.This sentence shows how to use Pokémon to describe a valuable card.Tatoeba #10060156 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10060097 by Hybrid
- Tom hat als Kind Pokémon-Karten gesammelt.Tom collected Pokemon cards when he was a kid.This sentence illustrates how someone might have collected Pokémon cards in their childhood.Tatoeba #11502752 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6325806 by Hybrid
- Hey, möchtest du Pokémon spielen?Hey, do you want to play Pokemon?
- Klar, ich bin ein großer Pokémon-Fan!Sure, I'm a big Pokemon fan!
- Welches Pokemon ist dein Favorit?Which Pokemon is your favorite?
- Ich liebe Pikachu!I love Pikachu!
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their favorite childhood games.
- FelixMagst du Pokémon?Do you like Pokémon?
- JuliaJa, ich liebe Pokémon!Yes, I love Pokémon!
- FelixWelches Pokémon ist dein Favorit?Which Pokémon is your favorite?
- JuliaIch mag Pikachu sehr gerne.I like Pikachu very much.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Pokémon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
