Tim
[tɪm]masculine
The English name Timothy is translated into German as Tim or Timo.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tim | [tɪm] (narrow) | masculine |
| Timo | masculine |
Both forms are masculine given names. Note that the German word Lieschgras refers to a different thing: the grass of the genus Phleum.
Which one should you use?
Tim is the default form, while Timo is an alternative masculine form of the name.
Related words
Did you know?
- While Tim is a short form of Timotheus, it is also used as a diminutive for the name Dietmar.
- Unlike in English, where 'Timothy' is the primary form and 'Tim' is the nickname, in Germany Tim is frequently the official name registered on a birth certificate.
- In German, names like 'Tim' are often used as 'Rufnamen', or 'calling names', which are the names used in everyday social interaction regardless of the official baptismal name.
Examples in context
- Timothy ist heute nicht in der Schule.Timothy is not in school today.
- Wo ist Timothy? Ich möchte ihm etwas zeigen.Where is Timothy? I want to show him something.
- Timothy, kannst du mir helfen?Timothy, can you help me?
- Ist das Tim?Is that Tim?
- Ich habe Tim gestern gesehen.I saw Tim yesterday.
- Tim ist mein bester Freund.Tim is my best friend.
Example conversation
Julia and Julian are talking about a mutual friend.
- JuliaWeißt du, wo Tim jetzt arbeitet?Do you know where Tim works now?
- JulianIch glaube, er ist in München.I think he is in Munich.
- JuliaSoll ich Tim eine Nachricht schreiben?Should I write Tim a message?
- JulianJa, das wäre eine gute Idee.Yes, that would be a good idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “timothy” translations and entries Tim, Timo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Tim, CC BY-SA 4.0.
