der Beiname
Translation
nickname, byname, epithet, surname
Examples
„Der Große“ war der Beiname von Alexander.
"The Great" was Alexander's epithet.
Grammar Patterns
to give sb. the byname ((sth.)) They gave him the byname "the Wise".
Similar Words
Synonyms: Spitzname (nickname), Epitheton (epithet), Titel (title)
Etymology
From 'bei-' (by, side) + 'Name' (name). Literally a 'by-name' or 'side name'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a name that goes 'by the side' (bei) of a person's real 'Name', like a nickname or title.