arthur
word
/ˈɑɹθɝ/
AR-thur
/ˈɑːθə/
AH-thuh
Definition
A male given name used in English and many other languages. It refers to a person named Arthur, not a general object or action.
Usage & Nuances
As a proper name, it is normally capitalized: 'Arthur'. It usually stays untranslated in English, though some languages use local forms such as 'Arturo' or 'Artur'. It can also refer to famous figures like King Arthur, depending on context.
Spanish: ArturoPortuguese (BR): Artur - ArthurPortuguese (PT): Artur - ArthurChinese (Simplified): 阿瑟 - 亚瑟Chinese (Traditional): 阿瑟 - 亞瑟Hindi: आर्थरArabic: آرثرBengali: আর্থারRussian: АртурJapanese: アーサーVietnamese: Arthur - ArturKorean: 아서Turkish: Arthur - ArturUrdu: آرتھرIndonesian: Arthur - Artur
Example Sentences
My friend Arthur lives next door.
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Arthur is in my class.
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I saw Arthur at the store.
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Everyone thought it was Arthur who planned the surprise party.
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Have you met Arthur yet, or is he still the new guy to you?
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If Arthur calls, tell him I'll be there in ten minutes.
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