English–German
“nickname” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃpɪtsˌnaːmə/
Example
Viele Leute haben Spitznamen.
Many people have nicknames.
How to say “nickname” in German
“Nickname” in German is Spitzname.
A familiar label replaces the full name in everyday interaction while still identifying the same person.
Example sentences with Spitzname
Man kennt ihn unter dem Spitznamen in der ganzen Nachbarschaft.
He is known by his nickname throughout the neighborhood.
Tips for using Spitzname
- The usual verb pattern is jemandem einen Spitznamen geben, with the person receiving the nickname in the dative case.