How to Say "Thomas" in German

Thomas

/ˈtoː.mas/masculine

Thomas is a German masculine given name.

In informal settings, friends and colleagues often use only the first name, while the nickname Tom is also used. For even closer social circles, such as family or very close friends, the nickname Tommy is common. It is also common to use the full name, such as Herr Thomas Müller.

Meaning: given name (name)

How does it change in a sentence?

In the accusative case, the form Herrn Thomas is used as a derivation of the title Herr Thomas.

How do you pronounce it?

/ˈtoː.mas/. The first of two syllables is stressed.

Did you know?

The name 'Thomas' shares a linguistic root with the English word 'twin', as the name is traditionally associated with the biblical 'Doubting Thomas'.
If you are addressing a man formally as 'Herr Thomas', you are actually using his first name as a surname, which is a breach of standard German etiquette unless 'Thomas' is actually his family name.
In Germany, the name Thomas was one of the most popular boys' names for decades, particularly peaking between the 1960s and 1980s, making it a quintessential 'Dad name' today.

Examples in context

Thomas hat kein Hemd an.
Thomas is not wearing a shirt.
This sentence uses Thomas to describe someone's clothing.
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Thomas isst keinen Fisch.
Thomas does not eat fish.
This sentence uses Thomas to describe someone's eating habits.
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Thomas schloss den Laden.
Thomas closed the shop.
This sentence uses Thomas to describe an action involving a shop.
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