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messenger
German → American English
American English
messenger
Person or service that delivers messages; also a chat application in modern usage.
Der Bote brachte eine wichtige Nachricht ins Dorf.In German, use Messenger mainly for a person who delivers messages or a courier in a formal/literary sense. For modern chat apps, German usually keeps the English word "Messenger" or says "Chat-App".
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Frequently asked questions
What does "Messenger" mean in German?
"Messenger" can mean a messenger, courier, or bearer of a message. In modern usage, it is also used for chat apps.
Is "Messenger" a German word?
Yes, it is used in German, but often as a borrowed English word. For a person, words like "Bote" or "Kurier" are more common.
How do you say "messenger" in German?
Common translations are "Bote", "Kurier", or "Überbringer", depending on the context.