English–German

“guy” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/kɛɐ̯l/

Example

Der Kerl hat mir geholfen.

The guy helped me.

Illustration for Kerl (guy)

How to say “guy” in German

“Guy” in German is Kerl.

A male person viewed as a recognizable, familiar character rather than as a formal individual.

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

Example sentences with Kerl

Ein richtiger Kerl hilft, ohne zu zögern.

A real guy helps without hesitation.

Tips for using Kerl

  • Kerl is masculine and colloquial, so formal contexts usually favor Mann, Herr, or the person's name.

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