Familienname
surname
Meaning of Familienname
der Name, den alle Mitglieder einer Familie tragen, z. B. Müller
a family name (more formal, common in British English)
Pronunciation
Familienname with English translation
Familienname usage examples
Bitte schreiben Sie Ihren Familiennamen deutlich.
Please write your surname clearly.
Mein Familienname ist sehr kurz.
My surname is very short.
Familienname synonyms
What's the difference between Familienname, Geburtsname, Nachname, Zuname, Name, Spitzname, Vorname, and Familienstand
Birth name: the surname a person had at birth, often different from the current surname.
The common everyday word for surname in modern German; almost exact match.
An older or formal word for surname; it sounds literary and is used less often today.
Advanced: broader words
Very general: can mean first name or last name, so the context decides what is meant.
Nickname or sobriquet: an informal name, not a surname.
First name, not surname; it refers to a person's given name.
Marital status: refers to whether someone is married, single, etc., not to a surname.
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Questions about this word
What does Familienname mean?
a family name (more formal, common in British English)
How do you pronounce Familienname?
Familienname is pronounced [faˈmiːli̯ənˌnaːmə].
How is Familienname used in a sentence?
Please write your surname clearly. Translation: Bitte schreiben Sie Ihren Familiennamen deutlich.
Is Familienname part of Identity and Personal Details vocabulary?
Yes, Familienname (surname) can be learned in the Identity and Personal Details topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is Familienname part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, Familienname (surname) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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