Tony
Tony is a German male given name.
Tony is used as a masculine first name.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The variation Töni is found in certain parts of Switzerland.
Did you know?
- Unlike many German names that have strict gender roles, the diminutive Toni has historically been used occasionally for females, derived from Antonia.
- While Tony is often a standalone name today, it originated in German-speaking regions as a diminutive of Anton. This creates a linguistic link to the Roman family name 'Antonius'.
- Because 'Tony' is often perceived as a nickname, using it in very formal German business settings might feel slightly more casual than using 'Anton'.
Examples in context
- Läuft Tony jeden Tag?Does Tony run every day?This sentence is useful for asking about Tony's daily exercise habits.Tatoeba #823355 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #37685 by CN
- Tony stand an der Tür.Tony stood at the door.This sentence is useful for describing where Tony was positioned.Tatoeba #1536066 by Esperantostern, translation #37736 by CN
- Dieses Buch gehört Tony.This book belongs to Tony.This sentence is useful for indicating ownership related to Tony.Tatoeba #2606134 by Tamy, translation #427830 by witbrock
- Hallo, Toni!Hello, Toni!
- Hey, Tony! Wie geht's?Hey, Tony! How are you?
- Grüezi, Töni!Hello, Töni!
- Das ist Tony, ein guter Freund von mirThis is Tony, a good friend of mine
- 54 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Laura and Maximilian are talking about their friend.
- LauraHast du heute schon mit Tony gesprochen?Have you spoken with Tony today?
- MaximilianNein, ich habe Tony noch nicht gesehen.No, I haven't seen Tony yet.
- LauraIch glaube, Tony ist heute krank.I think Tony is sick today.
- MaximilianDas erklärt, warum Tony nicht hier ist.That explains why Tony is not here.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
