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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFritz
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Fritz
"Les soldats l'appelaient 'Fritz' pendant la guerre."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A colloquial term used to refer to a German person or soldier, especially during World War I.
"The soldiers referred to the enemy as 'Fritz' during the war." - 2
A playful or affectionate term for a male, often used in a familiar context.
"Come here, Fritz, and help me with this task!"
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Fritz' is of German origin, commonly used as a diminutive form of the name Friedrich. It became popular in English during the early 20th century, particularly during World War I, as a colloquial term for German soldiers, reflecting the cultural tensions of the time.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fritz" is said worldwide
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Fritz
Transliteration: Fritz
"Les soldats l'appelaient 'Fritz' pendant la guerre."
Fritz
Transliteration: Fritz
"Die Soldaten nannten den Feind 'Fritz' während des Krieges."
Fritz
Transliteration: Fritz
"I soldati lo chiamavano 'Fritz' durante la guerra."
Fritz
Transliteration: Fritz
"Los soldados lo llamaban 'Fritz' durante la guerra."
Fritz
Transliteration: Fritz
"Os soldados chamavam-no de 'Fritz' durante a guerra."
फ्रिट्ज़
Transliteration: Fritz
"सैनिकों ने युद्ध के दौरान उसे 'फ्रिट्ज़' कहा।"
弗里茨
Transliteration: Fúlǐcí
"士兵们在战争中称他为'弗里茨'。"
프리츠
Transliteration: Peulliceu
"병사들은 전쟁 중 그를 '프리츠'라고 불렀습니다."
フリッツ
Transliteration: Furittsu
"兵士たちは戦争中に彼を「フリッツ」と呼びました。"
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