Richard
/ˈʁɪçaɐ̯t/masculine
Richard is the German equivalent of the English male given name Richard. Wiktionary also lists Rikard.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Richard | /ˈʁɪçaɐ̯t/ (Germany) /ˈrɪçart/ (Austria, Switzerland) |
masculine |
| Rikard | masculine |
Richard is used as a masculine given name.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʁɪçaɐ̯t/
Did you know?
- Unlike in English, where 'Dick' is a common nickname for Richard, the nickname Dick is rarely used in Germany and can be seen as an odd foreign import.
- The name Richard shares the same Germanic root as the English word 'rich', coming from the Old High German rih meaning 'powerful' or 'ruler'.
- If you were to meet a Richard in a formal German setting, you would address him as Herr Richard only if 'Richard' were his surname, not his given name.
Examples in context
- Mick nannte das Baby Richard.Mick named the baby Richard.This sentence shows how to use the name when naming a baby.Tatoeba #646861 by samueldora, translation #32271 by CN
- Seit wann ist Richard verheiratet?How long has Richard been married?This sentence demonstrates using the name in a question about marital status.Tatoeba #2168964 by al_ex_an_der, translation #10069760 by ddnktr
- Richard möchte in einer Marskolonie wohnen.Richard would like to live in a Mars colony.This sentence illustrates the use of the name within a statement about living preferences.Tatoeba #4645321 by Esperantostern, translation #9301035 by shekitten
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a colleague at work.
- FelixIst Richard heute im Büro?Is Richard in the office today?
- JuliaNein, er hat heute frei.No, he has the day off today.
- FelixAch so, dann frag ich ihn morgen.Oh, I'll ask him tomorrow then.
- JuliaJa, das ist eine gute Idee.Yes, that is a good idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “richard” translations and entries Richard, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
