German Word · Intermediate
Beiname
epithet, sobriquet, byname
Pronunciation: [ˈbaɪ̯ˌnaːmə]
Meaning
epithet, sobriquet, byname
Example
Kaiser Karl III. erhielt den Beinamen »der Dicke«. Dieser Beiname ist nicht zeitgenössisch. Er wurde erstmals im 12. Jahrhundert verwendet.
Emperor Charles III received the byname »the Fat«. This byname is not contemporary. It was first used in the 12th century.
Practice tips
- Practice Beiname out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.