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pseudonym
An invented name that a person, especially an author or artist, uses instead of their real name in order to hide their identity.
Die Autorin Joanne K. Rowling veröffentlichte Kriminalromane unter dem Pseudonym Robert Galbraith.
The author Joanne K. Rowling published crime novels under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.
The word comes from Greek. The prefix 'pseudo-' means 'false' or 'apparent', and the root '-nym' means 'name'. So a pseudonym is literally a 'false name'.
Viele YouTuber treten unter einem Pseudonym auf.
Many YouTubers appear under a pseudonym.
When you want to express that someone is using a false name, the preposition 'unter' (under) is the right choice. The fixed expression is: 'unter einem Pseudonym' (under a pseudonym) arbeiten, schreiben, or veröffentlichen (to work, write, or publish).
Er veröffentlichte seine kritischen Artikel unter einem Pseudonym.
He published his critical articles under a pseudonym.
In connection with 'Pseudonym' (pseudonym), the verbs 'verwenden' (to use), 'benutzen' (to use), 'wählen' (to choose), or 'sich zulegen' (to get/adopt for oneself) are frequently used.
Die Spionin musste sich für ihre Mission ein neues Pseudonym zulegen.
The spy had to adopt a new pseudonym for her mission.
alias
Alias generally means an alternative name that a person uses in addition to their real name; a hidden identity is not always essential. A Pseudonym is an invented name that a person uses instead of their real name to hide their identity.
Nora veröffentlicht den Roman unter dem Pseudonym „Nordlicht“, um ihren echten Namen zu verbergen.
Nora publishes the novel under the pseudonym “Northern Light” to hide her real name.
Nora verwendet „Nordlicht“ im Verein als Alias neben ihrem echten Namen.
Nora uses “Northern Light” as an alias at the club alongside her real name.
