Samuel
masculine
Samuel in German is Samuel.
Samuel is a masculine given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Did you know?
- The name Samuel shares a phonetic similarity with the German word Sammlung, meaning 'collection', leading to occasional puns in wordplay.
- German speakers often use the name Samuel as a reference to the biblical prophet, and it carries a connotation of wisdom and listening in traditional contexts.
- Unlike some German names that have distinct regional variants (like 'Hans' and 'Hannes'), Samuel remains remarkably consistent across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Examples in context
- Und Samuel erzählte ihm alles.And Samuel told him everything.This sentence shows how to use the name in a narrative context.Tatoeba #10258588 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10257165 by AfricanQuant
- Samuel hilft jedem, der ihn fragt.Samuel helps anyone who asks him.This sentence demonstrates a person's helpfulness using the name.Tatoeba #5962747 by BlundaInte, translation #1137881 by jdonnarumma
- Ich bin Samuel.I am Samuel.This sentence is useful for an introduction using the name.Tatoeba #2086230 by Zaghawa, translation #1164901 by cntrational
- Guten Tag, ich bin Samuel. Freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen.Good day, I am Samuel. Nice to meet you.
- Herr Samuel, könnten Sie mir bitte behilflich sein?Mr. Samuel, could you please assist me?
- Doktor Samuel hat eine wichtige Entdeckung gemacht.Doctor Samuel has made an important discovery.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia and Julian are talking about a mutual friend.
- JuliaIst Samuel auch gekommen?Did Samuel also come?
- JulianNein, Samuel ist leider krank.No, Samuel is unfortunately sick.
- JuliaDas ist aber schade.That is a pity.
- JulianJa, er ruht sich jetzt aus.Yes, he is resting now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “samuel” translations and entries Samuel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
