Zachary
The German male given name for Zachary is Zachary.
Zachary is used as a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Which one should you use?
Zacharias is the formal way to say Zachary in German.
Did you know?
- Because Zachary is an English import, a German speaker may pronounce it with a hard 'z' sound, which sounds like 'ts' in English, rather than the soft 'z' sound.
- If a German person names their child Zachary, they are often signaling a desire for the name to sound cosmopolitan or English-speaking.
- While Zachary is a modern choice, its traditional counterpart Zacharias can feel almost archaic to a modern German ear, much like 'Thaddeus' might feel in English.
Examples in context
- Sehr erfreut, Zacharias!Nice to meet you, Zachary!
- Kommst du mit, Zach?Are you coming along, Zach?
- Heißt dein Bruder Zachary?Is your brother named Zachary?
- Ich habe einen Freund namens Zachary.I have a friend named Zachary.
- Ist Zachary heute auch im Büro?Is Zachary also in the office today?
Example conversation
Laura and Maximilian are talking about their friends at a cafe.
- LauraKennst du eigentlich Zachary?Do you actually know Zachary?
- MaximilianJa, ich kenne Zachary schon lange.Yes, I have known Zachary for a long time.
- LauraEr ist ein sehr netter Mann.He is a very nice man.
- MaximilianDas stimmt, er ist wirklich nett.That's true, he is really nice.
