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“pen name” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/psɔɪ̯doˈnyːm/

Example

Viele Autoren benutzen Pseudonyme.

Many authors use pen names.

Illustration for Pseudonym (pen name)

How to say “pen name” in German

“Pen name” in German is Pseudonym.

A deliberately invented name used as a public mask by an author or other public figure.

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

Example sentences with Pseudonym

Die Autorin veröffentlichte den Roman unter dem Pseudonym.

The author published the novel under the pen name.

Tips for using Pseudonym

  • Pseudonym is more specific than Spitzname because it can conceal the person's real identity in public use.

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