Tom
Tom is the German male diminutive (name).
Tom is used as a diminutive name for males.
Meaning: male diminutive (name)
Did you know?
- While Tom is a common name, Germans use the phrase Tomaten auf den Augen haben to describe someone who is oblivious to what is happening right in front of them.
- In German, using the name 'Tom' can sometimes feel more 'cool' or 'urban' than using the traditional 'Thomas'.
- While 'Tom' is a popular nickname in English, in German it is often perceived as a full name rather than just a shortened version of 'Thomas'.
Examples in context
- Tom ist im Bad.Tom is in the bathroom.This sentence shows the use of Tom in a simple context.Tatoeba #2349799 by Espi, translation #2276360 by CK
- Hey Tom, hast du Lust, heute Abend ins Kino zu gehen?Hey Tom, do you feel like going to the cinema tonight?
- Guck mal, Tommy, ich habe eine Überraschung für dich!Look, Tommy, I have a surprise for you!
- Ist Tom schon da?Is Tom already there?
- Ich schreibe eine Karte für Tom.I am writing a card for Tom.
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- LauraHast du Tom heute gesehen?Have you seen Tom today?
- LukasNein, ich habe Tom nicht getroffen.No, I didn't meet Tom.
- LauraVielleicht ruft er uns später an.Maybe he will call us later.
- LukasDas hoffe ich auch.I hope so too.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
