Wagner
/ˈvaːɡnəʁ/feminine, masculine
Wagner is the German surname for the English name Wagner.
Meaning: surname (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name can be used for both masculine and feminine individuals.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈvaːɡnəʁ/
Did you know?
- Because of the composer Richard Wagner, the term Wagnerian has entered the English language to describe something grand, loud or overly dramatic, regardless of whether it involves music.
- The name Wagner is a cognate of the English word 'wagon', as both derive from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to move' or 'to roll'.
- The name Wagner originally described a 'wheelwright' or a person who builds and repairs wagons. It is an occupational surname, similar to how 'Smith' refers to a blacksmith.
Examples in context
- Gefällt dir Wagner?Do you like Wagner?Tatoeba #2195780 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2195426 by Hybrid
- Kannst du einige der Musiker nennen, die gelebt haben, als Richard Wagner ein Junge war?Can you name some of the musicians who lived when Richard Wagner was a boy?Tatoeba #12616437 by Waldelfe, translation #12115128 by Kayray
- Ich kann nicht so viel Musik von Wagner anhören. Ich hätte sonst den Drang, Polen zu erobern.I can't listen to that much Wagner. I start getting the urge to conquer Poland.Tatoeba #2226098 by Esperantostern, translation #3041161 by carlosalberto
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia and Lukas are discussing a new coworker.
- JuliaHast du Herrn Wagner schon getroffen?Have you met Mr. Wagner yet?
- LukasNein, wer ist Wagner?No, who is Wagner?
- JuliaWagner ist unser neuer Kollege.Wagner is our new colleague.
- LukasIch werde morgen mit Wagner sprechen.I will speak with Wagner tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wagner” translations and entries Wagner, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Wagner, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
