alfred
word
/ˈælfɹəd/, /ˈælfɹɪd/
AL-frid
/ˈælfɹɪd/
AL-frid
Definition
A male first name used in English and some other languages. It refers to a person’s name, not a general object or action.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a proper noun, so it is normally capitalized: 'Alfred'. It does not usually take an article, and pronunciation may vary slightly by accent.
Spanish: Alfred (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Alfred (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Alfred (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 阿尔弗雷德Chinese (Traditional): 阿爾弗雷德Hindi: अल्फ्रेडArabic: ألفريدBengali: আলফ্রেডRussian: АльфредJapanese: アルフレッドVietnamese: AlfredKorean: 알프레드Turkish: AlfredUrdu: الفریڈIndonesian: Alfred
Example Sentences
My brother's name is Alfred.
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Alfred is waiting outside.
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I met Alfred at school today.
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Can you ask Alfred if he's coming with us?
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I haven't seen Alfred in ages.
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Apparently, Alfred already knows about the plan.
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