How to Say "Tobias" in German

Tobias

masculine

Tobias is a German male given name.

Tobias is a masculine given name used to identify male individuals.

Meaning: male given name (name)

Which one should you use?

While Tobias is the standard form of the name, Tobi serves as a shortened version and Tobiaschen acts as a diminutive pet name.

The diminutive Tobiaschen uses the suffix -chen, which in German grammar automatically makes any noun neuter, regardless of the person's gender.
While Tobias is a classic biblical name, it experienced a massive surge in popularity in Germany during the 1980s and 1990s, making it a 'generation name' for many young adults today.
In many German-speaking regions, particularly in the south, the name Tobias might be colloquially shortened to Tobi, but adding a -i' ending to a name can sometimes sound patronizing if used toward a stranger.

Tobias war immer beschäftigt.
Tobias was always busy.
This sentence illustrates the use of Tobias to describe someone's state of being busy.
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Tobias war ziemlich verständnisvoll.
Tobias was pretty understanding.
This sentence uses Tobias to describe a person's character trait of being understanding.
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Tobias stellte Isabella ein Ultimatum.
Tobias gave Isabella an ultimatum.
This sentence shows Tobias as the subject of an action involving an ultimatum.
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Hey, Tobi, hast du Lust, Fußball zu spielen?
Hey, Tobi, do you feel like playing soccer?
Tobiaschen, willst du noch ein Stück Kuchen?
Tobiaschen, would you like another piece of cake?
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Laura and Lukas are talking about a mutual friend.

Laura

Hast du heute schon mit Tobias gesprochen?
Have you spoken with Tobias today?
Lukas

Nein, Tobias hat meine Nachricht nicht beantwortet.
No, Tobias didn't answer my message.
Laura

Das ist typisch für ihn.
That is typical of him.
Lukas

Ich rufe Tobias einfach später noch einmal an.
I will just call Tobias again later.

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