Stefan
[ˈʃtɛfan]
Stefan is the German male given name Stefan.
Did you know?
- The popularity of Stefan peaked in Germany during the 1960s and 1970s, making it a 'generational' name for many middle-aged German men today.
- The name Stefan is the German equivalent of the English name 'Stephen', both stemming from the Greek word 'stefanos' meaning 'crown' or 'wreath'.
- In Germany, the name Stefan is frequently spelled with a 'ph' as Stephan, and while they sound identical, some families strictly maintain one version over the other for traditional reasons.
Examples in context
- Stefan war sehr dick.Stefan was really fat.This sentence is useful for practicing the name Stefan in a description of physical appearance.Tatoeba #13878138 by Waldelfe, translation #11663220 by Amastan
- Stefan kratzte sich am Kopf.Stefan scratched his head.This sentence is useful for practicing the name Stefan during an action.Tatoeba #12387095 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #12388543 by Miktsoanit
- Stefan war sichtlich besorgt.Stefan was visibly worried.This sentence is useful for practicing the name Stefan in a description of an emotional state.Tatoeba #12593054 by Waldelfe, translation #11659748 by Amastan
- Hey Stefan, hast du Lust, heute ins Kino zu gehen?Hey Stefan, do you feel like going to the movies today?
- 28 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felix and Hannah are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- FelixHast du Stefan schon gesehen?Have you seen Stefan yet?
- HannahNein, ich habe Stefan heute nicht getroffen.No, I haven't met Stefan today.
- FelixVielleicht ist Stefan noch im Büro.Maybe Stefan is still at the office.
- HannahDas kann gut sein.That could well be the case.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Stefan, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Stefan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
