sobriquet in German
sobriquet in German is Spitzname, Beiname — sobriquet means a nickname for a person or thing that describes something about them.
sobriquet in German
Spitzname
A familiar name for a person or thing; a nickname (sometimes assumed by the person, but often given by others) that is descriptive.
Beiname
A familiar name for a person or thing; a nickname (sometimes assumed by the person, but often given by others) that is descriptive.
What does "sobriquet" mean?
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noun A nickname for a person or thing that describes something about them.
"They turned out to be speedy machines and earned the sobriquet "Greyhounds", giving excellent performances on the Exeter run."
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sobriquet in a sentence
- They turned out to be speedy machines and earned the sobriquet "Greyhounds", giving excellent performances on the Exeter run.
- “The Bard” is a sobriquet of English playwright William Shakespeare.
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What is "sobriquet" in German?
"sobriquet" in German is Spitzname, Beiname. sobriquet means: A nickname for a person or thing that describes something about them.
Are there other ways to say "sobriquet" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "sobriquet": Spitzname, Beiname.
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