Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

der Nachname

Translation (Übersetzung) surname, last name, family name
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈnaːxˌnaːmə]
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Used to refer to a person's family name. In German, the Nachname typically comes after the Vorname (first name) in official contexts. It's a compound noun from 'nach' (after) and 'Name' (name), literally meaning 'after-name'.

Nachname - German Nouns - Nachname Meaning - Nachname Translation - Nachname Nouns Examples

Nachname is a German Nouns

Learn Nachname meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Nachname is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Nachname Examples (Beispiele) in English

Nachname examples with English translations. See how to use Nachname in sentences. Nachname example sentences in English below.

Mein Nachname ist Schmidt.
My surname is Schmidt.
Introducing oneself in a formal or informal setting.
Bitte geben Sie Ihren Nachnamen an.
Please provide your surname.
Filling out a form or official document.
Der Nachname des Kindes ist Müller.
The child's surname is Müller.
Discussing family names in a legal or personal context.

Nachname — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for Nachname — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Mein Nachname ist Müller.
    Mein Nachname ist Müller.
    No mistake here; this is correct usage. Common mistakes might involve confusing Nachname with Vorname, but this sentence is standard.
  • Ich heiße Nachname Schmidt.
    Ich heiße Schmidt.
    In German, you don't say 'Nachname Schmidt'; simply state the surname after 'Ich heiße' or use 'Mein Nachname ist Schmidt'.
  • Der Nachname von mir ist Braun.
    Mein Nachname ist Braun.
    Using 'von mir' is unnecessarily wordy and less common; possessive 'mein' is preferred for clarity and simplicity.

Nachname Word Family - Nachname Related Words - Nachname Family Members

Nachname Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Nachname word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Nachname family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Nachname related words and expand your German vocabulary.

compound element (Bestandteil)
Name
Meaning: name
Example: Nachname besteht aus 'nach' und 'Name'.
Noun
related term (verwandter Begriff)
Vorname
Meaning: first name
Example: Vorname und Nachname werden zusammen verwendet.
Noun

Nachname Usage - Nachname Collocations - Nachname Idioms - Nachname Synonyms - Nachname Antonyms

Nachname Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Nachname Collocations (Kollokationen)

Nachname collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Nachname word combinations and how to use Nachname with other words naturally.

Nachname und Vorname
surname and first name
High frequency
den Nachnamen angeben
to provide the surname
High frequency
Nachname ändern
to change one's surname
Medium frequency
Nachname des Vaters
father's surname
Medium frequency
Nachname eintragen
to enter the surname
Medium frequency
Nachname auf der Liste
surname on the list
Medium frequency
Nachname falsch schreiben
to write the surname incorrectly
Low frequency
Nachname mit Bindestrich
hyphenated surname
Low frequency

Nachname Idioms (Redewendungen)

Nachname idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Nachname with meanings and explanations. Master Nachname expressions used in everyday German.

Den Nachnamen tragen
To bear the surname
Refers to having a particular family name, often used in contexts of family heritage or identity.
Unter falschem Nachnamen reisen
To travel under a false surname
To use a different surname while traveling, often for privacy or security reasons.

Nachname Synonyms (Synonyme)

Nachname synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Nachname and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Nachname similar words and their usage.

Familienname
Meaning: family name
High similarity
Zuname
Meaning: surname
High similarity
Name
Meaning: name
Medium similarity

Nachname Antonyms (Antonyme)

Nachname antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Nachname. Discover Nachname opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Vorname
Meaning: first name, given name
Rufname
Meaning: call name, nickname

Nachname Semantically Related Words - Nachname Contextually Related Words - Nachname Thematically Related Words

Nachname Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Nachname semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Nachname. Explore Nachname related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Nachname contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Vorname Familienname Name Person Identität Dokument Formular Genealogie

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