Simon
/ˈziːmɔn/
Simon is the German form of the male given name Simon.
Simon is used as a masculine given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈziːmɔn/
Did you know?
- The name Simon shares the same phonetic root as the German word simonisch, a rare term used in historical theological texts to describe the sin of simony.
- In Germany, the phrase Simon sagt is the direct translation and equivalent of the children's game 'Simon Says'.
- German speakers may use the diminutive Simi as an affectionate nickname for Simon, regardless of the person's age.
Examples in context
- Warum muß man alles tun, was Simon sagt?Why do we have to do everything Simon says?Tatoeba #13536782 by Waldelfe, translation #9989356 by DJ_Saidez
- Das ist das Blut von Lady Eleanore de Canterville, die im Jahre 1575 an ebenjener Stelle von ihrem eigenen Gatten, Sir Simon de Canterville, ermordet wurde.It is the blood of Lady Eleanore de Canterville, who was murdered on that very spot by her own husband, Sir Simon de Canterville, in 1575.Tatoeba #6469536 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5420482 by Hybrid
- Er sang ein Medley von Simon and Garfunkel.He sang a medley of Simon and Garfunkel hits.Tatoeba #404908 by xtofu80, translation #290013 by CK
- Sehr geehrter Herr Simon, ich danke Ihnen für die Möglichkeit, an Ihrem Workshop teilzunehmen.Dear Mr. Simon, I thank you for the opportunity to participate in your workshop.
- Hallo Simon, hast du Zeit, am Wochenende etwas zusammen zu unternehmen?Hi, Simon, do you have time to do something together this weekend?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hannah and Julian are talking about a mutual friend.
- HannahHast du heute mit Simon gesprochen?Did you speak with Simon today?
- JulianNein, ich habe Simon nicht erreicht.No, I couldn't reach Simon.
- HannahEr kommt wahrscheinlich später zur Party.He will probably come to the party later.
- JulianIch hoffe, dass Simon Zeit hat.I hope that Simon has time.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “simon” translations and entries Simon, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
