Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

der Name

Translation (Übersetzung) name
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈnaːmə]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
personal identity essential basic introduction
A masculine noun that refers to a person's given name or surname. It's one of the most common German nouns and is essential for basic introductions and identification.

Name - German Nouns - Name Meaning - Name Translation - Name Nouns Examples

Name is a German Nouns

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

Name Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Mein Name ist Anna Müller.
My name is Anna Müller.
Self-introduction
Wie ist Ihr Name?
What is your name?
Formal inquiry about someone's name
Der Name des Hotels ist 'Zum goldenen Löwen'.
The name of the hotel is 'At the Golden Lion'.
Identifying a place by its name

Name Word Family - Name Related Words - Name Family Members

Name Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

compound (Zusammensetzung)
Vorname
Meaning: first name
Example: Mein Vorname ist Thomas.
Noun
Nachname
Meaning: last name
Example: Mein Nachname ist Schmidt.
Noun
Familienname
Meaning: family name
Example: Unser Familienname ist sehr alt.
Noun
derived (abgeleitet)
benennen
Meaning: to name/to designate
Tense: Präsens
Example: Wir benennen das Schiff 'Meerjungfrau'.
Verb
namentlich
Meaning: by name
Example: Die Teilnehmer wurden namentlich aufgerufen.
Adjective

Name Usage - Name Collocations - Name Idioms - Name Synonyms - Name Antonyms

Name Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Name Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

Vorname
first name
High frequency
Familienname
family name/surname
High frequency
Nachname
last name/surname
High frequency
Name und Adresse
name and address
Medium frequency
Name nennen
to name/to mention a name
Medium frequency
unter falschem Namen
under a false name
Low frequency
guter Name
good reputation
Medium frequency

Name Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

Einen Namen haben
To have a reputation
To be well-known or have a certain reputation, either positive or negative
Im Namen von
In the name of
On behalf of someone or something, representing someone
Seinen Namen machen
To make a name for oneself
To become famous or establish a reputation in a particular field
Namen nennen
To name names
To identify specific people, especially in a context where they might be accused of something

Name Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

Bezeichnung
Meaning: designation
Medium similarity
Titel
Meaning: title
Low similarity
Ruf
Meaning: reputation
Low similarity

Name Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

Anonymität
Meaning: anonymity
Unbekanntheit
Meaning: unknownness

Name Semantically Related Words - Name Contextually Related Words - Name Thematically Related Words

Name Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

Person Identität Ausweis Unterschrift Adresse Geburtsurkunde Einwohnermeldeamt

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