English–German

“anonymous” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/anoˈnyːm/

Example

Er schickte einen anonymen Brief.

He sent an anonymous letter.

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How to say “anonymous” in German

“Anonymous” in German is anonym.

A letter, author, or person stands behind a blank name label while the identity remains concealed.

Full entry for anonym: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with anonym

Die NGO akzeptiert anonyme Spenden.

The NGO accepts anonymous donations.

Tips for using anonym

  • Before a noun, anonym takes normal adjective endings, as in 'ein anonymer Brief' and 'einen anonymen Brief'.

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