Fritz
A name used to represent the German people as a groupA name used to represent the German people (particularly the German armed forces) as a group.
» Fritz admits he often plays truant.
Fritz gibt zu, dass er oft die Schule schwänzt.
Фріц визнає, що він часто прогулює школу.
Meaning
3 senses(UK, offensive)A name used to represent the German people (particularly the German armed forces) as a group.
But if Fritz is stationed in that patch of woodland, we've got no chance!
You! Fritz! Tell us where the ammunition's kept!
A diminutive of the male given name Friedrich.
A surname from German.
Examples
8 sentencesFritz admits he often plays truant.
Фріц визнає, що він часто прогулює школу.
deFritz gibt zu, dass er oft die Schule schwänzt.
My TV is on the fritz again.
deMein Fernseher hat wieder den Geist aufgegeben.
The air conditioner is on the fritz.
The lambda sensor is on the fritz again.
deDie Lambdasonde hat schon wieder den Geist aufgegeben.
Fritz called to say he won't come.
Origin
Borrowed from German Fritz, pet form of Friedrich (“Frederick”).Borrowed from German Fritz, pet form of Friedrich (“Frederick”).
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