Sepp

derNoun

Joe, Sepp (diminutive/nickname for Josef)

English translations

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    Sepp

Word details

German meaning
Ein umgangssprachlicher, meist abwertender Name für einen Bauern oder eine einfache Person vom Land.
English meaning
Yokel
Synonym
Josef, Jupp
German example
Der Sepp aus den Bergen verstand die moderne Technik nicht.
English example
The yokel from the mountains didn't understand modern technology.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Sepp
Plural Form
die Seppe

Example sentences with “Sepp”

  1. Sepp geht heute zum Bergsteigen. (Joe is going mountain climbing today.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Sepp a formal name?

No, 'Sepp' is an informal, affectionate nickname for Josef, common in Bavaria and Austria.