Sophie
Sophie is the German female given name for Sophie.
Sophie is a female given name used to identify women or girls.
Which one should you use?
While Sophie is the standard form, Soph is an informal variation used to imply closeness or familiarity.
Did you know?
- The diminutive form Sopi or Sophie-Mausi is sometimes used in German families to express affection, moving beyond the standard Soph.
- Because the name is Greek in origin, it is linked to the German word 'Philosophie', which shares the same root for 'wisdom'.
- In German, the name Sophie is often paired with Charlotte to create the classic double name Sophie-Charlotte, famously associated with the 18th-century Prussian queen.
Examples in context
- Sie haben Sophie gegrüßt.They said hello to Sophie.This sentence shows how to use Sophie as the object of a greeting.Tatoeba #2729011 by Zaghawa, translation #9957823 by sundown
- Sophie war eine Naschkatze.Sophie had a sweet tooth.This sentence uses Sophie to describe a person's preference for sweets.Tatoeba #13724744 by Naina, translation #10459753 by sundown
- Klein Sophie war nicht folgsam.Little Sophie was not obedient.This sentence uses Sophie to describe a child's temperament.Tatoeba #1290470 by Espi, translation #1290447 by Scott
- Ich heiße SophieMy name is Sophie
- Hallo Sophie!Hello Sophie!
- Guten Tag, wie ist Ihr Name?Good day, what is your name?
- Mein Name ist Sophie. Und wie heißen Sie?My name is Sophie. And what's your name?
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Example conversation
Felix and Julia are talking about their mutual friend.
- FelixHast du heute mit Sophie gesprochen?Did you speak with Sophie today?
- JuliaNein, ich habe Sophie nicht angerufen.No, I didn't call Sophie.
- FelixWann kommt Sophie zu der Party?When is Sophie coming to the party?
- JuliaSophie kommt wahrscheinlich erst morgen.Sophie will probably only come tomorrow.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
