How to Say "Teddy" in German - How To Say Guide

Teddy

The English phrase "teddy" is translated into German as Teddy.

Teddy refers to a soft toy shaped like a bear. You can also use the phrase Mein Teddybär to say "my teddy bear".

Which one should you use?

While Teddy is often used as a shorthand, Teddybär is the full compound noun for a teddy bear.

Teddy is a masculine noun and takes the definite article der. The plural form is Teddys.

In Germany, the phrase Teddy can be used to describe a specific style of underwear, similar to the English 'teddys' or 'chemise'.
In Germany, the Steiff company is legendary for creating the first jointed teddy bear in 1902, featuring a distinctive 'button in ear' (Knopf im Ohr) trademark that remains a status symbol for collectors today.
The German word Kuscheltier is a compound of kuscheln meaning 'to cuddle' and Tier meaning 'animal'.

Sie umarmte ihren Teddy.
She hugged her teddy bear.
This sentence shows the use of Teddy as a direct object.
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Das ist Tom, mein Teddybär.
That's Tom, my teddy-bear.
This sentence uses Teddy to identify a teddy bear named Tom.
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Er ist wie ein großer Teddybär.
He's like a big teddy bear.
This sentence uses Teddy in a comparison.
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