Sherlock
Sherlock is the German form of the name of the famous fictional detective created by Arthur Conan Doyle.
Did you know?
- Calling someone 'Sherlock' in German acts as a linguistic equivalent to saying 'Captain Obvious' in English.
- When Germans use the term to mock someone, it is common to pair the word with a slow clap. This exaggerated gesture reinforces the idea that the person's 'discovery' was actually quite pathetic.
- Because it is treated as a common noun when used sarcastically, you can actually pluralize the name. You might refer to a group of people making obvious observations as die Sherlocks.
Examples in context
- Haben Sie Dank, Sherlock Holmes!Thank you, Sherlock Holmes.This sentence shows how to express gratitude to Sherlock Holmes using the form Sherlock.Tatoeba #6849458 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #4478210 by Hybrid
- Aus mir wird kein Sherlock Holmes.You'll never make a Sherlock Holmes out of me.This sentence uses the form Sherlock to express that someone will never become a detective like him.Tatoeba #4139790 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #4141183 by AlanF_US
- „Was denn?“ fragte Sherlock Holmes."What is it?" asked Sherlock Holmes.This sentence shows the form Sherlock being used within a piece of dialogue.Tatoeba #6366354 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6303768 by Hybrid
- Haben Sie Sherlock Holmes gelesen?Have you read Sherlock Holmes?
- Bitte geben Sie Herrn Sherlock Holmes meine besten Grüße.Please give my regards to Mr. Sherlock Holmes.
- Kommst du heute Abend, um Sherlock Holmes zusammen anzusehen?Are you coming tonight to watch Sherlock Holmes together?
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Example conversation
Laura and Maximilian are discussing a mystery novel.
- LauraHast du das neue Buch über Sherlock gelesen?Have you read the new book about Sherlock?
- MaximilianNein, aber ich mag die Filme mit Sherlock.No, but I like the movies with Sherlock.
- LauraIch finde Sherlock einfach faszinierend.I just find Sherlock fascinating.
- MaximilianDas glaube ich auch, Laura.I believe so too, Laura.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
