Sean
Sean is a male given name used in German.
The word is a male given name.
Meaning: a male given name (name)
Did you know?
- In German texts, foreign names like Sean are sometimes written in italics to signal to the reader that the name follows non-German phonetic rules.
- Because Sean is an Irish name, Germans may confuse it with the German word Seen, which is the plural for 'lakes'.
- A German speaker might use the name Sean in a joke about 'Sehnsucht', the untranslatable German word for 'longing', due to the similar starting sound.
Examples in context
- Sean Connery ist ein schottischer Schauspieler.Sean Connery is a Scottish actor.This sentence is useful for identifying a person by their name and nationality.Tatoeba #6204476 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3593217 by Hybrid
- Sean Connery fing mit 21 an, seine Haare zu verlieren.Sean Connery started balding at the age of 21.This sentence is useful for seeing the name used within a biographical context.Tatoeba #6291215 by Zaghawa, translation #3593222 by Hybrid
- Schlafe gut, Sean.Sleep tight, Sean.This sentence is useful for seeing the name used in a friendly closing or farewell.Tatoeba #1293243 by Esperantostern, translation #62997 by CP
- Hallo Sean, wie geht es dir?Hello Sean, how are you?
- Hallo Sean, wie war dein Tag?Hello Sean, how was your day?
- Sean, möchtest du ins Kino gehen?Sean, do you want to go to the movies?
- Hey Sean, hast du Lust auf Pizza?Hey Sean, do you feel like having pizza?
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a person they both know.
- LauraKennst du Sean?Do you know Sean?
- FelixJa, er ist mein Kollege.Yes, he is my colleague.
- LauraIst Sean sehr nett?Is Sean very nice?
- FelixJa, er ist ein toller Kerl.Yes, he is a great guy.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
