nickname in German
nickname in German is Spitzname, Beiname — nickname means an informal, often affectionate or descriptive name used instead of someone's real name.
nickname in German
Spitzname
A familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.
Beiname
A familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.
What does "nickname" mean?
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noun An informal, often affectionate or descriptive name used instead of someone's real name.
"His nickname at school was "Ginger" because of his hair."
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verb To give someone or something a nickname.
"They nicknamed the old car "the Beast"."
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nickname in a sentence
- His nickname at school was "Ginger" because of his hair.
- They nicknamed the old car "the Beast".
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What is "nickname" in German?
"nickname" in German is Spitzname, Beiname. nickname means: An informal, often affectionate or descriptive name used instead of someone's real name.
How do you use "nickname" in a sentence?
Example: "His nickname at school was "Ginger" because of his hair." In German, "nickname" is Spitzname, Beiname.
Are there other ways to say "nickname" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "nickname": Spitzname, Beiname.
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